DVD
October Sky / Universal Pictures ; produced by Charles Gordon and Larry J. Franco ; screenplay by Lewis Colick ; directed by Joe Johnston.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1417013958
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Special widescreen edition.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Home Video, 2005.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the book: Rocket boys / Homer H. Hickam. Originally released as a motion picture in 1999. Features: "Aiming high: the story of the rocket boys," feature commentary with Homer Hickam, spotlight on location, production notes, theatrical trailer. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; production designer, Barry Robison ; editors Robert Dalva and Craig Richards ; music, Mark Isham. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, Dolby digital 5.1. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | In English, French, or Spanish with optional French or Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned. |
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| Genre: | Aviation films. Biographical films. Film adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Fiction films. Feature films. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyersdale Public Library | DVD OCTOBER (Text) | 30512005383284 | MEYM Videos | Available | - |
