Astronaut Farmer, The
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; the FAA stalls him when he files a flight plan – it’s post-9/11, after all. His wife is angry when she finds out their bank is initiating foreclosure. Charlie fears failure and decides, precipitously, to launch. Are twenty-first century American dreams just a sign of insanity? Are those who believe in dreamers only fools?
Title: Astronaut Farmer, The
Release Date: 2006
Genres: Adventure, Drama
- Directors: Polish, Michael
- Actors:
- Thornton, Billy Bob as Charles Farmer
- Madsen, Virginia as Audrey ”Audie” Farmer
- Thieriot, Max as Shepard Farmer
- Polish, Jasper as Stanley Farmer
- Polish, Logan as Sunshine Farmer
- Dern, Bruce as Hal
- Polish, Mark as FBI Agent Mathis
- Gries, Jon as FBI Agent Killbourne
- Nelson, Tim Blake as Kevin Munchak
- Lopez, Sal as Pepe Garcia
- J.K. Simmons as FAA Director Jacobson
- Kiersten Warren as Phyllis
- Overton, Rick as Arnold ”Arnie” Milan
- Edson, Richard as Deputy Chopper Miller
- Eberle, Elise as Madison Roberts