October Sky
Universal Studios (1999)
Drama, Family, Biography
In Collection
#380
0*
Seen ItYes
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IMDB   7.7
108 mins USA/English
DVD  Region 1   PG (Parental Guidance)
Chris Cooper John Hickam
Laura Dern Miss Frieda Riley
Jake Gyllenhaal Homer Hickam
Chris Owen Quentin Wilson
William Lee Scott Roy Lee Cook
Chad Lindberg Sherman O'Dell
Natalie Canerday Elsie Hickam
Scott Miles Jim Hickam
Randy Stripling Leon Bolden
Chris Ellis Principal Turner
Director Joe Johnston
Producer Charles Gordon
Larry J. Franco
Writer Lewis Colick
Homer H. Hickam Jr.
Cinematography Fred Murphy
Musician Mark Isham


October Sky is a 1999 film produced by Charles Gordon, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper and Laura Dern. It is 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.
Edition Details
Edition Collector's Edition
Distributor Universal Studios
Release Date 5/27/2003
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3)
Theatrical Widescreen (2.35:1)
Widescreen (1.85:1)
Subtitles English; Spanish; English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Dolby Digital Surround [French]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Spotlight on Location Production Notes Talent Bios Film Highlights Theatrical Trailer Universal Web Link