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There are many changes between the book and the movie, some are minor (like hair color), here are a few:
In the book, Homer gets the autograph picture of Von Braun for Christmas. In the movie, he gets the picture for his birthday along with a chocolate bar.
In the book, Homer is 14. In the movie, he is 17.
Some of the characters in the book do not appear in the movie. For example, Sherman Siers from the book does not appear in the film.
Jimmie O'Dell Caroll and Sherman Siers from the book story are combined into one character: Sherman O'Dell.
In the book, Homer's father's name is Homer Hickam Sr. In the film, it is John Hickam. It is also not mentioned in the film that Homer's name is Homer Hickam Jr.
In the book, Homer's nickname is Sonny. He is not called this in the movie.
Daisy Mae, the cat, does not appear in the movie.
In the movie, Homer drops out of school to work in the mine. In reality, Homer never dropped out of school.
In the book Jim has blond hair; in the movie, he has brown hair
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What is the original name of the film October Sky?
The original name for the movie October Sky was Rocket Boy, but was changed so that the movie would get a better attendance of females. October Sky is just an anagram of Rocket Boy. Hope this was helpful!
In the movie October Sky what was the name of the town that Homer was from?
the 1999 movie October Sky is based on a true story and is set in 1950 in a town Coalwood, West Virginia.
In the movie october sky what is the fuel for the rockets?
pure alcohol
What instrument did homer hickam play in october sky?
Jake Gyllenhaal played Homer Hickam in the movie October Sky.
What was the movie where the Boys parents were coal miners and the kids decide to launch rockets into the sky?
October Sky !!
When was the book October Sky published?
October Sky, by Homer Hiram, was published in 1999. It was originally published under the title Rocket Boys in 1998; it was re-released under the title October Sky after a movie based on the book, and titled "October Sky", was made in 1998. October Sky by Homer Hickam was published in 1999. It was originally published under the title Rocket Boys in 1998; it was re-released under the title October Sky after a movie based on the book (and titled October Sky) was released in 1998.
Is the movie October Sky based on the book Rocket Boys?
yes
What is the original name of the film October Sky?
The original name for the movie October Sky was Rocket Boy, but was changed so that the movie would get a better attendance of females. October Sky is just an anagram of Rocket Boy. Hope this was helpful!
In the movie October Sky what was the name of the town that Homer was from?
the 1999 movie October Sky is based on a true story and is set in 1950 in a town Coalwood, West Virginia.
In the movie october sky what is the fuel for the rockets?
pure alcohol
What instrument did homer hickam play in october sky?
Jake Gyllenhaal played Homer Hickam in the movie October Sky.
What was the movie where the Boys parents were coal miners and the kids decide to launch rockets into the sky?
October Sky !!
When was the movie 'October Sky' produced?
The popular film "October Sky" was directed by renowned Joe Johnston. It is a 1999 American biographical film that stars the talented Jake Gyllenhaal.
October sky book questions?
what was sonny’s punishment for wearing shoe int the creek
What is the number of the dead?
in the movie October Sky, the guy who died in the mine's number is 723
Why does homers dad always coughing in the movie october sky?
He was a miner and had lung problems.
What year did october sky take place?
October of 1957 is the beginning of the movie when Sputnik orbits over Homer's hometown
