October sky
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal, [2005]
MPAA Rating
PG Rated
Status
Inglewood - Adult Movie
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| Hadley Park - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 O21sW | Checked Out |
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| Madison - Adult Movie | DVD 791.43 O21sW | On Shelf |
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Format
DVD
Edition
Special ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
1417013958, 9781417013951
UPC
025192554421
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1998.
General Note
Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr.
General Note
"Based on an extraordinary true story."
General Note
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.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham.
Participants/Performers
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern.
Description
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital; surround sound; dual layer.
Language
English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles ; closed captioned.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
Johnston, J., Colick, L., Gyllenhaal, J., Cooper, C., & Owen, C. (2005). October sky. (Special ed). Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Joe Johnston et al.. 2005. October Sky. Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Joe Johnston et al.. October Sky. Universal, 2005.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Johnston, J., Colick, L., Gyllenhaal, J., Cooper, C. and Owen, C. (2005). October sky. Special ed Universal City, CA: Universal.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)Johnston, Joe, et al. October Sky. Special ed, Universal, 2005.
Note: Citations contain only title, author, edition, and publisher. Only UCL Harvard citations contain the year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of May 2025.
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