October Sky (1999 film)
October Sky: Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
October Sky Overview
| Budget | 25 million |
| Category | Drama , Family |
| Production company | Universal Pictures (US) |
| Box office | 34.699 million |
| Original language | en |
| Runtime | 1.8 Hour |
| Release date | 1999-02-19 |
| Spoken language | English |
| Rating | 76.4% |
| Vote Count | 1172 |
October Sky - FAQ
What is Budget of October Sky ?
Budget of October Sky is 25 million
What are Categories of October Sky ?
Category of October Sky is Drama , Family
What is the Production company of October Sky ?
Production companies of October Sky is Universal Pictures (US)
What is the Box office collection of October Sky ?
Box office Collection of October Sky is 34.699 million
What is the Original language of October Sky ?
Original_language of October Sky is en
What is the Run time of October Sky ?
Run time of October Sky is 1.8 Hour
What is Release date of October Sky ?
Release date of October Sky is 1999-02-19
Cast
- Laura Dern as Miss Riley
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Homer Hickam
- Chris Owen as Quentin Wilson
- Chris Cooper as John Hickam
- William Lee Scott as Roy Lee
- Chad Lindberg as O'Dell
- Natalie Canerday as Elsie Hickam
- Elya Baskin as Ike Bykovsky
- Chris Ellis as Principal Turner
- Scott Miles as Jim Hickam
- Randy Stripling as Leon Bolden
- Courtney Cole-Fendley as Dorothy Platt
- David Dwyer as Jake Mosby
- Terry Loughlin as Mr. Dantzler
- Kaili Hollister as Valentine Carmina
- David Copeland as Coach Gainer
- Don Henderson Baker as Jensen
- Tom Kagy as Lenny
- Donald Thorne as Trooper One
- Justin Whitsett as Kid
- Larry Rue as Neighbor
- Neva Howell as Neighbor
- Terry Nienhuis as Neighbor
- Brady Coleman as Anderson
- Rick Forrester as Roper
- Terrence Gibney as Basil Thorpe
- Doug Swander as Corvette Guy
- Keeli Hale Kimbro as Corvette Girl
- Mark Jeffrey Miller as Vernon
- Blaque Fowler as Reverend
- Don Tilley as Rescue Worker
- Rockford Davis as Chemistry Teacher
- John Bennes as Doctor
- Jonathan Fawbush as Barney
- Larry Black as Fred Smith
- Frank Schuler as Moonshiner
- Tommy Smeltzer as Man at Mine
- Charles Lawlor as Miner
- Tom Turbiville as Miner
- Ida Ginn as Quentin's Mom
- Richard Lumpkin as Judge at Welch
- Mark W. Johnson as Union Official
- Don Taylor as Union Official
- Don G. Campbell as Mr. Morris
- Liz Byler as Ivy League Girl
- Bradford Ryan Lund as Ivy League Boy
- Frank Hoyt Taylor as Judge at Indy
- Dave Hager as Head Judge
- Ray Elder as Tom Webster
- Andy Stahl as Jack Palmer
- Joe Digaetano as Wernher Von Braun
- Thomas Taylor as Miner in Elevator
- David Ducey as Man in Crowd
- Jenny Patterson as Nurse
- O. Winston Link as Locomotive Engineer
