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Cielo de Octubre

October Sky

PG 1999 1 h 47 min
77%
Audience score1.529 votes on TMDB

“Sometimes one dream is enough to light up the whole sky.”

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.

Director
Joe Johnston
Screenplay
Lewis Colick
Status
Released
Release date
19/02/1999
Original language
English
Budget
US$ 25 M
Box office
US$ 35 M

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