October sky
October sky [videorecording] /
Universal Pictures presents a Charles Gordon production ; a Joe Johnston film ; produced by Charles Gordon, Larry Franco ; screenplay by Lewis Colick ; directed by Joe Johnston.
- Special ed.
- Universal City, CA : Universal, [2005]
- 1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
"Based on an extraordinary true story." Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Special features: Aiming high: The story of the Rocket Boys, hear the story of the real "Rocket Boys" as they supported Homer Hickam in his journey from a coal mining town to NASA; feature commentary with Homer Hickam; spotlight on location; production notes; theatrical trailer.
Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham. Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern.
The true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a high school student in rural West Virginia, who seemed destined to repeat his father's harsh life in the coal mines, until he turned his attention to the skies.
MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital; surround sound; dual layer.
English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles ; closed captioned.
1417013958 9781417013951
025192554421
25544 Universal
Hickam, Homer H., 1943-
Aerospace engineers--United States--Drama.
Rockets (Aeronautics)--Drama.
West Virginia--Drama.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
"Based on an extraordinary true story." Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Special features: Aiming high: The story of the Rocket Boys, hear the story of the real "Rocket Boys" as they supported Homer Hickam in his journey from a coal mining town to NASA; feature commentary with Homer Hickam; spotlight on location; production notes; theatrical trailer.
Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham. Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern.
The true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a high school student in rural West Virginia, who seemed destined to repeat his father's harsh life in the coal mines, until he turned his attention to the skies.
MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital; surround sound; dual layer.
English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles ; closed captioned.
1417013958 9781417013951
025192554421
25544 Universal
Hickam, Homer H., 1943-
Aerospace engineers--United States--Drama.
Rockets (Aeronautics)--Drama.
West Virginia--Drama.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.