October Sky Filming Locations
Where was October Sky filmed? October Sky was filmed in 12 locations across United States in the following places:
October Sky Filming Locations
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October Sky (1999)
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.