October sky
(DVD)
Contributors
Johnston, Joe, 1950-, director.
Gyllenhaal, Jake, 1980-, actor.
Cooper, Chris, 1951-, actor.
Owen, Chris, 1980-, actor.
Dern, Laura, actor.
Gyllenhaal, Jake, 1980-, actor.
Cooper, Chris, 1951-, actor.
Owen, Chris, 1980-, actor.
Dern, Laura, actor.
Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios, 1999, [2006]., , ©2006.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (1 hr., 48 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Okemos - DVDs
DVD Drama October
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DVD Drama October
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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Published
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios, 1999, [2006]., , ©2006.
Format
DVD
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Title from disc label.
General Note
Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr.
General Note
Special features: Aiming high: the story of the Rocket Boys; feature commentary with Homer Hickam; spotlight on location; production notes; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Music by Mark Isham ; screenplay by Lewis Colick ; directed by Joe Johnston.
Participants/Performers
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen and Laura Dern.
Description
"Coalwood, West Virginia, 1957. Working in the coal mines is an inescapable way of life in this small town. When high schooler Homer Hickman, Jr. sees the Sputnik satellite in the night sky, he dares to break free of the mines and reach for the stars. With the support of his teacher and three friends, Homer sets out on an inspiring quest to build his own rocket. Overcoming a poor education, a tough father and a series of misfires, Homer turns his dreams into a reality." --container.
Target Audience
Rated PG.
System Details
DVD; widescreen; 5.1 Dolby digital.
Language
In English, Spanish or French; subtitles available in Spanish or French.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Johnston, J., Gyllenhaal, J., Cooper, C., Owen, C., Dern, L., & Hickam, H. H. (19992006). October sky . Universal Studios.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joe Johnston et al.. 19992006. October Sky. Universal Studios.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joe Johnston et al.. October Sky Universal Studios, 19992006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Johnston, Joe, et al. October Sky Universal Studios, 19992006.
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