October Sky (Cielo de octubre)

Título original: October Sky

1999
TP
1h 48min

PUNTUACIÓN EN IMDb

7,8/10

101 mil

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4086

William Lee Scott, Chris Cooper, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chad Lindberg, and Chris Owen in October Sky (Cielo de octubre) (1999)

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.

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Coming-of-Age Docudrama Period Drama Teen Drama Biography Drama Family

La historia real de Homer Hickam, el hijo de un minero del carbón que se inspiró en el primer lanzamiento del Sputnik para dedicarse a la cohetería en contra de los deseos de su padre.La historia real de Homer Hickam, el hijo de un minero del carbón que se inspiró en el primer lanzamiento del Sputnik para dedicarse a la cohetería en contra de los deseos de su padre.La historia real de Homer Hickam, el hijo de un minero del carbón que se inspiró en el primer lanzamiento del Sputnik para dedicarse a la cohetería en contra de los deseos de su padre.

Dirección
- Joe Johnston
Guión
- Homer H. Hickam Jr.
- Lewis Colick
Reparto principal

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PUNTUACIÓN EN IMDb

7,8/10

101 mil

TU PUNTUACIÓN

POPULARIDAD

4086

Dirección
- Joe Johnston
Guión
- Homer H. Hickam Jr.
- Lewis Colick
Reparto principal

Ver la información de la producción en IMDbPro

Premios
- 4 premios y 11 nominaciones en total

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Curiosidades
The author wished the movie to be called "Rocket Boys," like the book it's based on, but the studio believed that title would not sell well. The compromise title "October Sky" works on two levels: it's the month when the hero is first inspired by Sputnik flying overhead, and it is an anagram of "Rocket Boys".

Pifias
The miners' union hall has a 50-star flag, but the strike takes place in 1958, a year before Alaska and Hawaii were admitted as states.

Citas
Homer: [to John] Dad, I may not be the best, but I come to believe that I got it in me to be somebody in this world. And it's not because I'm so different from you either, it's because I'm the same. I mean, I can be just as hard-headed, and just as tough. I only hope I can be as good a man as you. Sure, Wernher von Braun is a great scientist, but he isn't my hero.

Créditos adicionales
The real life people portrayed in the movie are shown during the end credits.

Conexiones
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Office Space/October Sky/The 24 Hour Woman/Jawbreaker/Tango (1999)

Banda sonora
Nine Pound Hammer is Too Heavy
Written by Charlie Monroe
Performed by The Monroe Brothers
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label

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Inspirational

I loved this movie. It is one of the few movies that I have consistently recommended to friends to rent and have had all of them thank me for the referral. The film has some powerful themes that are beautifully scripted. The acting is superb all around (Chris Cooper has never turned in a bad acting role in my opinion!) The message of this film is so well delivered, so powerful, that it moved me to tears the first time I saw it. Not sad tears, which are easily solicited by cinema formula, but tears of joy--a rare thing.

Although I did not grow up in the 1950's, I believe this film honestly portrays the mood and setting of the time. Given today's harsh world with all its complications, watching this film is a welcome escape to a time of innocence, wonder, and discovery. Highly recommended!