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October Sky

1999 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

7.7/10

Rating

107 min

Runtime

1999

Release Year

Joe Johnston

Director

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott

Quick 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.

Full Plot Summary of October Sky

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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