October sky
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
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Edition:
- Special ed.
- Creation:
- Created or produced in 1998
- Publication:
- Universal City, CA : Universal, [2005]
More Details
- Summary:
- 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.
- Contributors:
- Language Notes:
- English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles ; closed captioned.
- Subjects:
- Genres:
- System Details:
- DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital; surround sound; dual layer.
- Performers:
- Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern.
- Production Credits:
- Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham.
- General Notes:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1998.
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. - Audience:
- MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- OCT 1999 DVD
- ISBNs:
- 1417013958
- Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 025192554421
Publisher Number, Universal: 25544 - OCLC Numbers:
- 57470642
