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.
Lewis Colick | Screenplay |
Joe Johnston | Director |
Julie D'Antoni | Production Office Assistant |
Jeff Galpin | Stunts |
Russell Towery | Stunts |
John Fagan | Stunts |
Brenda K. Wachel | Script Supervisor |
Cliff Cudney | Stunt Coordinator |
Robert Vazquez | Stunts |
David Brian Martin | Stunt Double |