October Sky (1999)

October Sky (1999)
Director: Joe Johnston
== Plot Synopsis ==
The true story of Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal), a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father (Chris Cooper)'s wishes.
== Male Deaths ==
* Chris Cooper [John Hickam]
* Elya Baskin [Ike Bykovsky]
== Female Deaths ==
* Laura Dern [Frieda Riley]
Category:Films
Category:1999 Films
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