October Sky (1999)

Inspired by Soviet satellite Sputnik streaking across the heavens in 1957, a teenager builds a rocket to compete for a science fair scholarship.

Director: Joe Johnston
Cast: Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, William Lee Scott, Chris Owen, Chad Lindberg, Chris Ellis, Natalie Canerday, Randy Stripling, Scott Miles
Runtime: 01h 47m
Type: Movie

October Sky (1999)

Inspired by Soviet satellite Sputnik streaking across the heavens in 1957, a teenager builds a rocket to compete for a science fair scholarship.

Director: Joe Johnston
Cast: Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, William Lee Scott, Chris Owen, Chad Lindberg, Chris Ellis, Natalie Canerday, Randy Stripling, Scott Miles
Runtime: 01h 47m
Type: Movie
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