The Astronaut Farmer
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2007-02-23
Runtime: 104 mins
Director: Michael Polish
Spoken language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Original title: The Astronaut Farmer
Production Companies: Polish Brothers Construction, Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Billy Bob Thornton
Virginia Madsen
Max Thieriot
Jasper Polish
Logan Polish
Jon Gries
Mark Polish
Bruce Dern
Tim Blake Nelson
Sal Lopez
J.K. Simmons
Kiersten Warren
Rick Overton
Richard Edson
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