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.

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  Jake Gyllenhaal

  Homer Hickam
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  Chris Cooper

  John Hickam
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  Chris Owen

  Quentin Wilson
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  Laura Dern

  Miss Riley
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  William Lee Scott

  Roy Lee
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  Chad Lindberg

  O'Dell
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  Natalie Canerday

  Elsie Hickam
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  Elya Baskin

  Ike Bykovsky
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  Chris Ellis

  Principal Turner
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  Scott Thomas

  Jim Hickam