The Astronaut Farmer

The Astronaut Farmer

Director: Michael Polish Cast: Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
, Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
, Max Thieriot
Max Thieriot
, Bruce Dern
Bruce Dern
Michael Polish
The Astronaut Farmer

The Astronaut Farmer

Director: Michael Polish Cast: Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton
, Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
, Max Thieriot
Max Thieriot
, Bruce Dern
Bruce Dern
Michael Polish

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Overview

An aspiring astronaut who was forced to forsake his dream of exploring space in order to save the family farm begins building his own personal rocket as a means of reaching the stars in this quirky rural drama starring Billy Bob Thornton. There once was a time when Charlie Farmer (Thornton) seemed like a shoo-in for NASA's esteemed astronaut training program. An Air Force pilot who held a degree in aerospace engineering, Charlie was well on his way to blasting off when a family crisis grounded his celestial aspirations. Of course, Charlie's feet may be firmly planted on terra firma these days, but his thoughts are constantly ascending into the clouds and beyond. It's been ten long years since the man who would navigate the stars began tending to the family farm, and during that time, Charlie has dedicated every moment of his spare time to building the rocket that will one day launch him into space. Though his devoted wife, Audie (Virginia Madsen), the pair's three children, Sunshine, Stanley, and Shepard, and even his father-in-law, Hal (Bruce Dern), all support Charlie in achieving his lifelong goal of becoming the nation's first independent astronaut, a last-minute hitch on the eve before the big launch unexpectedly stalls Charlie's countdown. It seems that Charlie's quest to obtain a substantial amount of high-grade rocket fuel has attracted the attention of not only the FBI, but the CIA, the FAA, and the United States military as well. Now, as the powers that be attempt to ground Charlie, citing concerns for civilian safety, a media frenzy descends upon the once-quiet farm as the reluctant renegade hero vows to show his children just how far one's courage and willingness to pursue one's own ideals can get a person when one refuses to give up hope. Northfork writing/directing duo Mark and Michael Polish team up to tell the tale of a man considered an oddity by his neighbors, a criminal by the government, and an inspiration by the media and the people.

Product Details

Release Date: 07/10/2007
UPC: 0012569822924
Original Release: 2006
Rating: PG
Source: STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Letterbox, Full Frame]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 1:44:00
Sales rank: 28,373

Special Features

How to Build a Rocket: The Making of The Astronaut Farmer; A Conversation With Astronaut David Scott; Bloopers and Outtakes; Subtitles: English, Français & Español (main feature. Bonus material/trailer may noy be subtitled

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Billy Bob Thornton Charles Farmer
Virginia Madsen Audrey Farmer
Max Thieriot Shepard Farmer
Bruce Dern Hal
Tim Blake Nelson Kevin Munchak
Jasper Polish Stanley Farmer,Sunshine Farmer,FBI Agent Mathis
Jon Gries FBI Agent Killbourne
Sal Lopez Pepe Garcia
J.K. Simmons Director Jacobson
Kiersten Warren Phyllis
Rick Overton Arnold Milan
Richard Barela Actor
Richard Edson Deputy Chopper Miller
Elise Eberle Madison Roberts
Jay Leno Himself
Julie White Beth Goode
Graham Beckel Frank
Marshall Bell Judge Miller
Kathleen Arc Mrs. Harder
Lois Geary Mrs. Graham
Dianne Anderson Mathis Reporter No. 1
William Lawrence Allen Reporter No. 2
Gregory Chase NASA Committee Member
Forrest Fyre State Senator
Janelle Sperow State Congresswoman
Robert E. Fleischer Will Beacon
Kathy Lamkin Jodie
Charlie Brown Phil,Phil
Richard Holcomb Reporter #4
Adam Taylor FBI Agent #1
Gary Houston Dr. Livingston
Bruce Willis Col. Doug Masterson
John Lawrence Page FBI Agent #3
Mark Mathis ABC News Reporter
Richard McClarkin Karl
Stuart Matthewman Composer
George McKelvey Doug
Steve Cormier Appraiser
Scarlett McAlister Local New Reporter
Deborah Martinez Reporter #3
Benjamin Petry Child #1
Cheyenne Serano Child #2
Olive Gallagher Morning Show Host
Kevin Wiggins Rocket Expert
Joan Findley Reporter
Mary Evans NASA Expert
Eugene Nomura Japanese Anchorman
Vikrum Shah Hindu Anchorman
Robyn Reede Secretary
Yvans Jourdain French Anchorman
Dallas Raines National Anchorman
John Burke Reporter
Roy Costley Astro "Nut" Local
Esodie Geiger CNN News Reporter
Ida Darvish Italian Anchorwoman
J.D. Garfield Sky Copter Reporter
Richard Gunn Square Dance Caller
Jennifer Chu Chinese Anchorwoman
Marc Miles Rocket Ride Operator
Jenny Gabrielle Vanessa
David House FBI Agent #2
Hannah Wiggins Child #3
David Marcilla Child #4
Joey Solis Squarer Dance Caller #2
Matthew Kimbrough Henry Malone
Mark DeLisle Mission Control #1
Brian McCallister Student
J. Oliva Balloon Game Carnie
Robert Michael Lee MP #1
David Sullivan Young Man
Doris Hargrave Gretchen Boyd

Technical Credits
Michael Polish Director,Screenwriter,Screenwriter,Producer,Producer
Len Amato Producer
Paula Weinstein Producer
Geyer Kosinski Executive Producer,Producer,Producer
Keith Bilderbeck Sound Effects
Bayard Carey Sound Effects
Mark Ettel Sound Effects
Scott Hastings Special Effects
Courtney Farnsworth Stunts
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