October sky
(2005, original release: 1998)

Fiction

DVD

Call Numbers:
DVD/DRAMA/OCTOBER

0 Holds on 1 Copy

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Movies DVD/DRAMA/OCTOBER Due: 4/4/2024

Details

PUBLISHED
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2005]
EDITION
Special edition
DESCRIPTION

1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in

ISBN/ISSN
1417013958 25544, 9781417013951, 9786310704760, 025192554421
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Originally released as a motion picture in 1998

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

Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr

"Based on an extraordinary true story."

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

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

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