
Film
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.
Overview
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.
Cast
- Jake GyllenhaalHomer Hickam
- Chris CooperJohn Hickam
- Chris OwenQuentin Wilson
- Laura DernMiss Riley
- William Lee ScottRoy Lee
- Chad LindbergO'Dell
- Natalie CanerdayElsie Hickam
- Elya BaskinIke Bykovsky









