October sky [videorecording] / Universal Pictures presents a Charles Gordon production ; a Joe Johnston film ; produced by Charles Gordon, Larry Franco ; screenplay by Lewis Colick ; directed by Joe Johnston.
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: 0783234694
- ISBN: 1417013958
- ISBN: 025192055720
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios, [1999]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Based on the book "Rocket Boys" by Homer H. Hickam, Jr. Editions may vary. Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music by Mark Isham ; screenplay by Lewis Colick ; directed by Joe Johnston. |
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: | DVD, region 1, dual layer widescreen and full screen. |
Language Note: | English and French with English closed captioning. English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles ; closed captioned. |
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Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Feature films. Biographical films. |
Available copies
- 12 of 13 copies available at Sage Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Baker Sumpter Branch | DRAMA OCT DVD (Text) | 37814002697515 | VIDEO | Available | - | ||
Cascade Locks Library | DVD FIC OCT (Text) | 33892100296244 | Adult DVDs | Available | - | ||
Elgin Public Library | VID O38 PG (Text) | 37827000271034 | Video | Available | - | ||
Grant County Library | DVD OCTOBER SKY (Text) | 37845000577788 | DVD | Available | - | ||
Harney County Library | DVD OCT (Text) | 37720000556597 | Video | Available | - | ||
Joseph Public Library | VID OCT (Text) | 30002000244145 | Videos | Available | - | ||
Lake County Main Library - Lakeview | DVD OCTOBER (Text) | 37620000755688 | DVD | Available | - | ||
Milton-Freewater Public Library | FAM DVD Octob (Text) | 37862000407767 | Family DVD | Checked out | 03/25/2025 | ||
OTLD Boardman Library | VIDEO F OCT (Text) | 37818000173650 | DVD | Available | - | ||
OTLD Irrigon Branch | VIDEO F OCT (Text) | 37818000173064 | DVD | Available | - |