October Sky
"Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky."
1999-02-19
7.665
en 108mDramaFamily
Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
Director
Joe Johnston
Screenplay
Lewis Colick
Production Office Assistant
Julie D'Antoni
Stunts
Russell Towery
Stunts
John Fagan
Stunts
Jeff Galpin
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$34,698,685Budget
$25,000,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Universal Pictures
