| Description |
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound; dual layer. |
| Language |
English, Spanish or French dialogue, Spanish or French subtitles ; closed captioned. |
| Cast |
Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, Laura Dern. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Fred Murphy ; editor, Robert Dalva ; music, Mark Isham. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; language, brief teen sensuality and alcohol use, and for some thematic elements. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Note |
Special features: Aiming high: The story of the Rocket Boys, hear the story of the real "Rocket Boys" as they supported Homer Hickam in his journey from a coal mining town to NASA; feature commentary with Homer Hickam; spotlight on location; production notes; theatrical trailer. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Hickam, Homer H., 1943- -- Television adaptations.
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Hickam, Homer H., 1943- -- Film adaptations.
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Hickam, Homer H., 1943- -- Drama.
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West Virginia -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Biographical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Johnston, Joe, 1950-
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Colick, Lewis.
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Gyllenhaal, Jake, 1980-
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Cooper, Chris, 1951-
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Owen, Chris, 1980-
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1417013958 |
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9781417013951 |
| Standard No. |
025192554421 |
| Music No. |
25544 Universal |
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