MOVIE
October Sky
Directed by Joe Johnston
DramaHistoryFamily
Overview
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.
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Cast
Jake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam
Chris CooperJohn Hickam
Chris OwenQuentin Wilson
Laura DernMiss Riley
William Lee ScottRoy Lee
Chad LindbergO'Dell
Natalie CanerdayElsie Hickam
Elya BaskinIke Bykovsky
Chris EllisPrincipal Turner
Scott ThomasJim Hickam