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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.

TAGLINE: "Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky."


Its release date is Friday February 19, 1999

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Topic based on novel, Biographical Scientists, Biography, Dreams, parent child relationship, Physics, Rocket, Satellite, Science & Scientists, Small town, Teacher, Technology & West Virginia
Genre Biographical, Drama & Family
Country The United States
Director Joe Johnston
Starring Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Jake Gyllenhaal & Laura Dern
Place Appalachia & West Virginia
Time 1957
Written by Homer H. Hickam Jr. (book) & Lewis Colick (screenplay)
Cinematography Fred Murphy (cinematographer)
Music Mark Isham
Runtime 108 min