October Sky

October Sky (1999)

Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.

  • Genre: Drama, Family
  • Release Date: 1999-02-19
  • User Rating: 7.6/10 from 1357 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 48min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Joe Johnston
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Summary

Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However, in October 1957 everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, goes into orbit. When Homer sees the Soviet satellite streak overhead, he becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With the help of his friends, and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town, and especially Homer's father, thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.

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  • Jake Gyllenhaal

    as Homer Hickam

  • Chris Cooper

    as John Hickam

  • Chris Owen

    as Quentin Wilson

  • Laura Dern

    as Miss Riley

  • William Lee Scott

    as Roy Lee

  • Chad Lindberg

    as O'Dell

  • Natalie Canerday

    as Elsie Hickam

  • Ilya Baskin

    as Ike Bykovsky

  • Chris Ellis

    as Principal Turner

  • Scott Thomas

    as Jim Hickam

  • Randy Stripling

    as Leon Bolden

  • Courtney Cole-Fendley

    as Dorothy Platt

  • David Dwyer

    as Jake Mosby

  • Terry Loughlin

    as Mr. Dantzler

  • Kaili Hollister

    as Valentine Carmina

  • David Copeland

    as Coach Gainer

  • Don Henderson Baker

    as Jensen

  • Tom Kagy

    as Lenny

  • Donald Thorne

    as Trooper One

  • Justin Whitsett

    as Kid

  • Larry Rue

    as Neighbor

  • Neva Howell

    as Neighbor

  • Terry Nienhuis

    as Neighbor

  • Brady Coleman

    as Anderson

  • Rick Forrester

    as Roper

  • Terrence Gibney

    as Basil Thorpe

  • Doug Swander

    as Corvette Guy

  • Keeli Hale Kimbro

    as Corvette Girl

  • Mark Jeffrey Miller

    as Vernon

  • Blaque Fowler

    as Reverend

  • Don Tilley

    as Rescue Worker

  • Rockford Davis

    as Chemistry Teacher

  • John Bennes

    as Doctor

  • Jonathan Fawbush

    as Barney

  • Larry Black

    as Fred Smith

  • Frank Schuler

    as Moonshiner

  • Tommy Smeltzer

    as Man at Mine

  • Charles Lawlor

    as Miner

  • Tom Turbiville

    as Miner

  • Ida Ginn

    as Quentin's Mom

  • Richard Lumpkin

    as Judge at Welch

  • Mark W. Johnson

    as Union Official

  • Don Taylor

    as Union Official

  • Don G. Campbell

    as Mr. Morris

  • Liz Byler

    as Ivy League Girl

  • Bradford Ryan Lund

    as Ivy League Boy

  • Frank Hoyt Taylor

    as Judge at Indy

  • Dave Hager

    as Head Judge

  • Ray Elder

    as Tom Webster

  • Andy Stahl

    as Jack Palmer

  • Joe Digaetano

    as Wernher Von Braun

  • Thomas Taylor

    as Miner in Elevator

  • David Ducey

    as Man in Crowd

  • Jenny Patterson

    as Nurse

  • O. Winston Link

    as Locomotive Engineer
Directing Joe Johnston Director
Writing Lewis Colick Screenplay
Crew Julie D'Antoni Production Office Assistant
Crew Russell Towery Stunts
Crew John Fagan Stunts
Crew Jeff Galpin Stunts
Crew Cliff Cudney Stunt Coordinator
Crew David Brian Martin Stunt Double
Crew Robert Vazquez Stunts
Directing Brenda K. Wachel Script Supervisor
Lighting Terry Arthur Rigging Grip
Production Nancy Foy Casting
Writing Homer H. Hickam Jr. Book
Production Larry Franco Producer
Production Peter Cramer Executive Producer
Production Marc Sternberg Executive Producer
Sound Mark Isham Original Music Composer
Camera Fred Murphy Director of Photography
Editing Robert Dalva Editor
Art Barry Robison Production Design
Art Tony Fanning Art Direction
Art Chris L. Spellman Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up Betsy Cox Costume Design
Costume & Make-Up Julie Callihan Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Leigh Ann Yandle Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Lynn Barber Makeup Supervisor
Production Charles Gordon Producer
Crew Mike Smith Stunts
Production Zane Weiner Unit Production Manager
Directing Betsy Magruder First Assistant Director
Directing Jonathan McGarry Second Assistant Director
Art Andrew Menzies Assistant Art Director
Art William G. Davis Set Designer
Art Alan Hook Set Designer
Sound Mary H. Ellis Production Sound Mixer
Visual Effects Joe Digaetano Special Effects Supervisor
Costume & Make-Up Gloria Belz Key Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Bill 'Splat' Johnson Special Effects Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Susan Mills Key Hair Stylist
Costume & Make-Up Beka Wilson Hairstylist
Costume & Make-Up Michealle Vanderpool Hairstylist
Visual Effects Jim Mitchell Visual Effects Supervisor
Visual Effects Mark S. Miller Visual Effects Producer
Sound Howell Gibbens Supervising Sound Editor
Sound Elizabeth Kenton Supervising ADR Editor
Sound Tom Carlson Music Editor
Sound Joe E. Rand Music Editor

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