October Sky Monologue

[FSUtheatre]

Posted: 11/21/04 at 1:32pm

Hello,

Is there anyway to get a script of the movie "October Sky?" I tried doing a search on Google for it, and I was also told that www.moviescripts.com would be a helpful source, but that link does not work. I was unsure if anyone on here could be a helpful source to me.

Thanks

[Matt_G]

Posted: 11/21/04 at 1:33pm

What monologue are you looking for from that film?

[FSUtheatre]

Posted: 11/21/04 at 1:37pm

haha, nice picture. Well, I am not sure. I wanted to read through the script to see which offered the most emotion. This is going to be for a college audition monologue. I'm 20, so Homer would be a perfect person to portray in the monologue. Do you happen to have any?

Thanks for the quick reply.

[Matt_G]

Posted: 11/21/04 at 1:40pm

Well, I really don't remember any actual monologues in the film, which is why I was asking. The closest thing that comes to mind is when Homer accepts the award towards the end of the film. But otherwise, he was a very softspoken character. The actual script to the film was never published and I don't know where it could be found online. But I would just suggest renting it. It would be your easiest option, honestly.

[FSUtheatre]

Posted: 11/21/04 at 1:51pm

Alright... Thank you very much. I appreciate your help!

[juice23]

Posted: 11/21/04 at 3:35pm

i found this one online....

Not My Hero
written by Lewis Colick, from the book by Homer Hickham




Homer: I just wanted to tell you how I appreciate what you did for me. I know it wasn't easy for you, so...thank you. And we're shooting off our last rocket today at 5:00 so if you'd like to come see it--
John Hickham: I got a lot of work to do.
Homer: All right. Well, I just thought I'd ask.
(Homer walks away. John Hickham calls after him after a moment.)
John Hickham: Hear you met your big hero. Didn't even know it.
(Homer walks back.)
Homer: Look, I know you and me don't exactly see eye-to-eye on certain things. I mean, man, we don't see eye-to-eye on just about anything. But Dad, I come to believe that I got it in me to be somebody in this world. And it's not because I'm so different from you either. It's 'cause I'm the same. You know, I can be as hardheaded and just as tough. I only hope I can be as good a man as you are. I mean, sure, Dr. von Braun's a great scientist, but isn't my hero.
(He walks away. John Hickham looks after his son, clearly trying to hold back his tears, and continues as he is lowered into the coal mine)