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October Sky

October Sky

7.7/101999Movie107 minRated PGDramaHistoryFamily

Director: Joe Johnston

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
    • Randy StriplingLeon Bolden
    • Courtney Cole-FendleyDorothy Platt

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