Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: February 19, 1999
Runtime: 107 minutes
Genres: Drama, History
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.7/10 (1458 votes)
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Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal
Homer Hickam
Chris Cooper
John Hickam
Chris Owen
Quentin Wilson
Laura Dern
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William Lee Scott
Roy Lee
Chad Lindberg
O'Dell
Natalie Canerday
Elsie Hickam
Elya Baskin
Ike Bykovsky
Chris Ellis
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Scott Thomas
Jim Hickam
David Dwyer
Jake Mosby
Terry Loughlin
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Kaili Hollister
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Don Henderson Baker
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Neva Howell
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Brady Coleman
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Dave Hager
Head Judge
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