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What this title is working with
Inspirational coming of age
Working class aspiration
Father son conflict
Small town limitation
Scientific curiosity
Mentor driven
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- Release
- 1999
- Runtime
- 107 min
Synopsis
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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