When was October Sky released?

October Sky was released on February 19, 1999.

Who directed October Sky?

October Sky was directed by Joe Johnston.

Who is in the cast of October Sky?

The main cast of October Sky includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott.

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October Sky

October Sky

Name: October Sky
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1999-02-19
Duration: 107 min
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern, William Lee Scott

1999

1h 47m

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Storyline

"Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole 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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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 47m
: Feb 19, 1999
Digital Release: Feb 19, 1999
Languages: English
Director: Joe Johnston
Production: Universal Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

55 Cast Members

Jake Gyllenhaal

Homer Hickam

Chris Cooper

John Hickam

Chris Owen

Quentin Wilson

Laura Dern

Miss Riley

William Lee Scott

Roy Lee

Chad Lindberg

O'Dell

Natalie Canerday

Elsie Hickam

Elya Baskin

Ike Bykovsky

Chris Ellis

Principal Turner

Scott Thomas

Jim Hickam

Randy Stripling

Leon Bolden

Courtney Cole-Fendley

Dorothy Platt

David Dwyer

Jake Mosby

Terry Loughlin

Mr. Dantzler

Kaili Hollister

Valentine Carmina

David Copeland

Coach Gainer

Don Henderson Baker

Jensen

Tom Kagy

Lenny

Donald Thorne

Trooper One

Justin Whitsett

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