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October Sky

1999Rated7.71h 47mDrama, History, Family

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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.

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen

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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

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