October Sky [Special Edition]

October Sky [Special Edition]

Director: Joe Johnston Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal
, Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper
, Laura Dern
Laura Dern
, Chris Owen
Chris Owen
Joe Johnston
October Sky [Special Edition]

October Sky [Special Edition]

Director: Joe Johnston Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal
, Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper
, Laura Dern
Laura Dern
, Chris Owen
Chris Owen
Joe Johnston

DVD (Special Edition / Wide Screen)

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Overview

"NASA engineer Homer H. Hickam, Jr.'s autobiography provided the basis for this drama about a teenager coming of age at the dawn of the space race. In 1957, Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a high school student in Coalwood, West Virginia when the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first man-made satellite. While most of his friends and neighbors react with fear or distrust, Homer is instantly fascinated and begins studying everything he can find on jet and rocket design. While many of Homer's friends are puzzled by his new obsession, several new friends share his enthusiasm, and with the encouragement of his teacher (Laura Dern), Homer and his fellow ""Rocket Boys"" begin designing and launching their own homemade missiles. However, Homer's father (Chris Cooper) takes a dim view of his son's interest in rockets and is convinced Homer's future should be the same as his own, working in the local coal mines. October Sky mixes the drama of traditional family conflicts with a nostalgic glimpse of life in the mid-50's and a look at the earliest days of our journey into space."

Product Details

Release Date: 01/25/2005
UPC: 0025192554421
Original Release: 1999
Rating: PG
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Digital Surround]
Language: English
Time: 1:48:00
Sales rank: 3,914

Special Features

Closed Caption;Aiming High: The Story of the Rocket Boys; Feature commentary with Homer Hickam; Spotlight on location; Production notes; Theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Jake Gyllenhaal Homer Hickam
Chris Cooper John Hickam
Laura Dern Frieda Riley
Chris Owen Quentin Wilson
William Lee Scott Roy Lee Cook
Chad Lindberg Sherman O'Dell
Natalie Canerday Elsie Hickam
Scott Miles Jim Hickam
Randy Stripling Leon Bolden
Chris Ellis Principal Turner
Elya Baskin Ike Bykovsky
Courtney Fendley Dorothy Platt
David Dwyer Jake Mosby
Terry Loughlin Mr. Dantzler
Kaili Hollister Valentine Carmina,Actor
David Copeland Coach Gainer
Don Henderson Baker Jensen
Tom Kagy Lenny
Donald Thorne Trooper One
Justin Whitsett Kid
Larry Rue Neighbor
Neva Howell Neighbor
Terry Nienhuis Neighbor
Brady Coleman Anderson
Rick Forrester Roper
Terrence Gibney Basil Thorpe
Doug Swander Corvette Guy,Corvette Guy
Keeli Hale Kimbro Corvette Girl
Mark Jeffrey Miller Vernon
Blaque Fowler Reverend
Don Tilley Rescue Worker
Rockford Davis Chemistry Teacher
John Bennes Doctor
Jonathan Fawbush Barney
Larry Black Fred Smith
Frank Schuler Moonshiner
Tommy Smeltzer Man at Mine
Charles Lawlor Miner
Tom Turbiville Miner
Ida Ginn Quentin's Mom
Richard Lumpkin Judge at Welch
Mark Whitman Johnson Union Official
Don Taylor Union Official,Judge at Indy,Miner in Elevator
Don G. Campbell Mr. Morris
Elizabeth Byler Ivy League Girl
Bradford Ryan Lund Ivy League Boy
David Hager Head Judge
Ray Elder Tom Webster
Andy Stahl Jack Palmer
Joey DiGaetano Wernher Von Braun
David Ducey Man in Crowd
Jenny Patterson Nurse
O. Winston Link Locomotive Engineer
Scott Thomas Jim Hickam
Courtney Cole-Fendley Dorothy Platt
Mark Isham Composer

Technical Credits
Joe Johnston Director
Lewis Colick Screenwriter
Peter Cramer Executive Producer,Producer
Cliff Cudney Stunts
Joey DiGaetano Special Effects
Nancy Foy Casting
Larry Franco Producer,Producer
Charles Gordon Producer
Marc Sternberg Executive Producer,Producer
Joel Aron Special Effects
Charlie Ajar Jr. Sound Effects
Thom Brennan Sound Effects
Michael C. Casper Sound Effects
Mary H. Ellis Sound Effects,Sound/Sound Designer
Bill Fibben Sound Effects
Robert L. Girard Special Effects
Gary Pilkington Special Effects
Bill Johnson Special Effects
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