The Astronaut Farmer

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Synopsis

Texan Charles Farmer left the Air Force as a young man to save the family ranch when his dad died. Like most American ranchers, he owes his bank. Unlike most, he's an astrophysicist with a rocket in his barn - one he's built and wants to take into space. It's his dream. The FBI puts him under surveillance when he tries to buy rocket fuel, and the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan – but Charles is undeterred.

Directed by

Michael Polish

Written by

Michael Polish, Mark Polish

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton

Charles Farmer

Virginia Madsen

Mrs. Farmer

Max Thieriot

Shepard Farmer

Jasper Polish

Stanley Farmer

Logan Polish

Sunshine Farmer

Jon Gries

FBI Agent Killbourne

Mark Polish

FBI Agent Mathis

Bruce Dern

Hal

Tim Blake Nelson

Kevin Munchak

Sal Lopez

Pepe Garcia

J.K. Simmons

Jacobson

Kiersten Warren

Phyllis

Rick Overton

Arnold 'Arnie' Millard

Richard Edson

Chopper Miller

Elise Eberle

Madison Roberts

Julie White

Beth Goode

Details

Released

February 23, 2007

Runtime

1h 44m

Status

Released

Language

EN

Country

United States of America

Budget

$13,000,000

Box office

$11,130,889

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