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October sky [videorecording] / Universal Pictures presents ; directed by Joe Johnston ; screenplay by Louis Colick ; produced by Charles Gordon, Larry Franco.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0783240694
- ISBN: 0783240589
- Physical Description: 1 videocassette (1 hr. 48 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios, [2000]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the book: Rocket boys / by Homer H. Hickam, Jr. Originally released as a motion picture in 1999. "Special edition feature: Spotlight on location. Ten minute behind-the-scenes look at the making of October sky, including interviews with the cast and crew"--Container. Formatted to fit TV. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Fred Murphy; production design, Barry Robison; editor, Robert Dalva; music, Mark Isham. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen and Laura Dern. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements. |
| System Details Note: | VHS; Dolby stereo surround; digitally recorded. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Hickam, Homer H., 1943- Aerospace engineers > United States > Drama. Rockets (Aeronautics) > Drama. West Virginia > Drama. |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Feature films. Biographical films. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helix Public Library | VC (Text) | 37835000083887 | Video | Available | - |
