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.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: 25544 | UniversalLanguage: English, Spanish, French Summary language: Spanish, French Original language: English Publication details: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2005]Edition: Special edDescription: 1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 1417013958
- 9781417013951
- Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham.
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | FAMILY October | Available | 33111005824582 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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, Rovi
"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.
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.