October Sky 1999

Synopsis

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 Gyllenhaal Homer Hickam
• Chris Cooper John Hickam
• Chris Owen Quentin Wilson
• Laura Dern Miss Riley
• William Lee Scott Roy Lee
• Chad Lindberg O'Dell
• Natalie Canerday Elsie Hickam
• Elya Baskin Ike Bykovsky
• Chris Ellis Principal Turner
• Scott Thomas Jim Hickam

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