| Edition |
Widescreen presentation (2.35:1) ; special ed |
| Descript |
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Tech Details |
DVD format. Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 Digital Surround Sound |
| Language |
English, French, or Spanish dialogue ; French or Spanish subtitles |
| Performer(S) |
Jake Gyllenhaal, Laura Dern, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen |
| Credits |
Music by Mark Isham |
| Note |
Special features: feature commentary by Homer Hickam ; the real story of the "rocket boys" ; spotlight on location ; production notes ; theatrical trailer |
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Produced as a motion picture in 1998; released in 1999 |
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Based on the autobiographical book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG ("Language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements"--Container) |
| Summary |
"NASA engineer Homer H. Hickam, Jr.'s autobiography provided the basis for this drama about a teenager coming of age at the dawn of the space race. In 1957, Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a high school student in Coalwood, West Virginia when the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first man-made satellite. While most of his friends and neighbors react with fear or distrust, Homer is instantly fascinated and begins studying everything he can find on jet and rocket design. While many of Homer's friends are puzzled by his new obsession, several new friends share his enthusiasm, and with the encouragement of his teacher (Laura Dern), Homer and his fellow "Rocket Boys" begin designing and launching their own homemade missiles. However, Homer's father (Chris Cooper) takes a dim view of his son's interest in rockets and is convinced Homer's future should be the same as his own, working in the local coal mines. October Sky mixes the drama of traditional family conflicts with a nostalgic glimpse of life in the mid-50's and a look at the earliest days of our journey into space."-- Mark Deming at allmovie.com |
| Note |
For private home use only |
| Subject |
Hickam, Homer H., 1943- -- Drama
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Teenage boys -- West Virginia -- Drama
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Aerospace engineers -- United States -- Drama
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Teacher-student relationships -- West Virginia -- Drama
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Fathers and sons -- West Virginia -- Drama
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Coal miners -- West Virginia -- Drama
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West Virginia -- Drama
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| Genre |
Biographical films.
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Feature films.
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| Subject |
DVD videodiscs
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| Alt Author |
Johnston, Joe, 1950-
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Gyllenhaal, Jake, 1980-
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Dern, Laura
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Cooper, Chris, 1951-
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Owen, Chris, 1980-
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Isham, Mark
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Hickam, Homer H., 1943-
Rocket Boys
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1417013958 |
| ISBN/ISSN |
025192554421 |
| Music # |
25544 Universal |
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