Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However, in October 1957 everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, goes into orbit. When Homer sees the Soviet satellite streak overhead, he becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With the help of his friends, and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town, and especially Homer's father, thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.
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Writing | Lewis Colick | Screenplay |
Directing | Joe Johnston | Director |
Crew | Julie D'Antoni | Production Office Assistant |
Crew | Jeff Galpin | Stunts |
Crew | Russell Towery | Stunts |
Crew | John Fagan | Stunts |
Directing | Brenda K. Wachel | Script Supervisor |
Crew | Cliff Cudney | Stunt Coordinator |
Crew | Robert Vazquez | Stunts |
Crew | David Brian Martin | Stunt Double |
Lighting | Terry Arthur | Rigging Grip |
Production | Nancy Foy | Casting |
Sound | Mark Isham | Original Music Composer |
Art | Barry Robison | Production Design |
Editing | Robert Dalva | Editor |
Art | Chris L. Spellman | Set Decoration |
Camera | Fred Murphy | Director of Photography |
Costume & Make-Up | Lynn Barber | Makeup Supervisor |
Production | Larry Franco | Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Betsy Cox | Costume Design |
Art | Tony Fanning | Art Direction |
Costume & Make-Up | Leigh Ann Yandle | Makeup Artist |
Writing | Homer H. Hickam Jr. | Book |
Production | Marc Sternberg | Executive Producer |
Production | Peter Cramer | Executive Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Julie Callihan | Makeup Artist |
Production | Charles Gordon | Producer |
Crew | Mike Smith | Stunts |
Production | Zane Weiner | Unit Production Manager |
Directing | Betsy Magruder | First Assistant Director |
Directing | Jonathan McGarry | Second Assistant Director |
Costume & Make-Up | Gloria Belz | Key Makeup Artist |
Costume & Make-Up | Susan Mills | Key Hair Stylist |
Visual Effects | Jim Mitchell | Visual Effects Supervisor |
Art | Andrew Menzies | Assistant Art Director |
Visual Effects | Mark S. Miller | Visual Effects Producer |
Sound | Howell Gibbens | Supervising Sound Editor |
Sound | Tom Carlson | Music Editor |
Costume & Make-Up | Beka Wilson | Hairstylist |
Art | Alan Hook | Set Designer |
Costume & Make-Up | Michealle Vanderpool | Hairstylist |
Visual Effects | Joe Digaetano | Special Effects Supervisor |
Sound | Mary H. Ellis | Production Sound Mixer |
Costume & Make-Up | Bill 'Splat' Johnson | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
Art | William G. Davis | Set Designer |
Sound | Elizabeth Kenton | Supervising ADR Editor |
Sound | Joe E. Rand | Music Editor |