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The Astronaut Farmer
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.
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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.
More about The Astronaut Farmer
Cast
Billy Bob ThorntonCharles Farmer
Virginia MadsenMrs. Farmer
Max ThieriotShepard Farmer
Jasper PolishStanley Farmer
Logan PolishSunshine Farmer
Jon GriesFBI Agent Killbourne
Mark PolishFBI Agent Mathis
Bruce DernHalCredits
- Directed by
- Michael Polish
- Written by
- Mark Polish, Michael Polish
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $11.1M
Production
- Polish Brothers Construction
Warner Bros. PicturesUnited States
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