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Apollo 13 was the third manned lunar-landing mission, part of Project Apollo under NASA in the United States. The crew members were Commander James A. Lovell, Command Module pilot John L. "Jack" Swigert, and Lunar Module pilot Fred W. Haise. It launched on April 11, 1970 at 2:13 EST. Two days after the launch, the Apollo spacecraft was crippled by an explosion, caused by a fault in an oxygen tank. The explosion damaged the Service Module, resulting in a loss of oxygen and electrical power. The crew used the Lunar Module as a “lifeboat” in space. The command module remained fully functional on its internal batteries, but they were needed for re-entry and landing so it was shut down shortly after the accident. Despite great hardship caused by severe constraints on power, cabin heat, and potable water, the crew successfully returned to Earth. The mission was thus called a "Successful Failure".OverviewDirector:Ron HowardWriters (WGA):Jim Lovell (book) &Jeffrey Kluger (book) ...more Release Date:30 June 1995 (USA) more Genre:Adventure | Drama | History more Tagline:Houston, we have a problem. Plot:True story of the moon-bound mission that developed severe trouble and the men that rescued it with skill and dedication. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers) Plot Keywords:Chewing Gum | Lifeboat | Lunar Module | What Happened To Epilogue | Jury Rigged more Awards:Won 2 Oscars. Another 17 wins & 26 nominations more User Comments:A brief synopsis of a great film. more Cast (Cast overview, first billed only) Tom Hanks ...Jim LovellBill Paxton ...Fred HaiseKevin Bacon ...Jack SwigertGary Sinise ...Ken MattinglyEd Harris ...Gene KranzKathleen Quinlan ...Marilyn LovellMary Kate Schellhardt ...Barbara LovellEmily Ann Lloyd ...Susan LovellMiko Hughes ...Jeffrey LovellMax Elliott Slade ...Jay LovellJean Speegle Howard ...Blanch LovellTracy Reiner ...Mary HaiseDavid Andrews ...Pete ConradMichele Little ...Jane Conrad (as Michelle Little)Chris Ellis ...Deke Slayton more--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Additional DetailsAlso Known As:Apollo 13: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version) more MPAA:Rated PG for language and emotional intensity. Parents Guide:View content advisory for parents Runtime:140 min Country:USA Language:English Color:Color (DeLuxe) Aspect Ratio:1.66 : 1 more Sound Mix:IMAX 6-Track (IMAX version) | DTS-Stereo | DTS Certification:USA:PG (cut version) | South Korea:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Belgium:KT | Chile:14 | Finland:K-8 | France:U | Germany:6 (bw) | Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PG (IMAX DMR version) | USA:PG (certificate #33862) Filming Locations:Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA more MOVIEmeter:2% since last week why? Company:Universal Pictures more |
