October Sky
Based on 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, and eventually became a NASA scientist.
Cast: Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Owen, Chris Cooper, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg, Natalie Canerday, Elya Baskin, Chris Ellis, Scott Thomas, Randy Stripling, Courtney Cole-Fendley, David Dwyer
Crew: Joe Johnston (Director), Lewis Colick (Screenplay), Larry J. Franco (Producer), Julie D'Antoni (Production Office Assistant), Nancy Foy (Casting)