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October Sky [videorecording] / Universal Pictures presents a Charles Gordon production ; produced by Charles Gordon, Larry Franco ; screenplay by Lewis Colick ; directed by Joe Johnston.

Colick, Lewis, (screenwriter.). Cooper, Chris, 1951- (actor.). Dern, Laura, (actor.). Franco, Larry J., (film producer.). Gordon, Charles, 1947-2020 (film producer.). Gyllenhaal, Jake, 1980- (actor.). Isham, Mark, (composer (expression)). Johnston, Joe, 1950- (film director.). Murphy, Fred, 1942- (cinematographer.). Owen, Chris, 1980- (actor.). Hickam, Homer H., 1943- Motion picture adaptation of (work): Rocket boys. (Added Author). Universal Pictures (Firm), (production company,, film distributor.). Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern. (Cast).

Summary:

The true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a high school student in rural West Virginia, who seemed destined to repeat his father's harsh life in the coal mines, until he turned his attention to the skies.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1417013958
  • ISBN: 9781417013951
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (108 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Special edition.
  • Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2005]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Based on an extraordinary true story."
Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1998.
Special features: Aiming high: The story of the Rocket Boys, hear the story of the real "Rocket Boys" as they supported Homer Hickam in his journey from a coal mining town to NASA; feature commentary with Homer Hickam; spotlight on location; production notes; theatrical trailer.
Wide screen.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham.
Participant or Performer Note:
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.
System Details Note:
DVD; NTSC, region 1; wide screen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1; DTS digital surround sound; dual layer.
Language Note:
English, Spanish or French dialogue with optional Spanish or French subtitles; closed-captioned in English.

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Subject:
Hickam, Homer H., 1943- > Drama.
Aerospace engineers > United States > Drama.
Rockets (Aeronautics) > Drama.
West Virginia > Drama.
Genre:
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 40 of 42 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Madison County Public Library.

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 42 total copies.
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Hot Springs Library PG DVD OCT (Text) 30229101316312 Adult Video Available -
Mars Hill Library PG 1-DVD OCT (Text) 30229101139292 Adult Video Fiction Available -