October Sky
"Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky."
1999-02-19
7.67
en 108mDrama
The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.
Screenplay
Lewis Colick
Director
Joe Johnston
Production Office Assistant
Julie D'Antoni
Stunts
Jeff Galpin
Stunts
Russell Towery
Stunts
John Fagan
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$34,698,685Budget
$25,000,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Universal Pictures
