Apollo 13 (film)

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Apollo 13 is a 1995 American film that recounts the problems of the failed Apollo 13 lunar mission. The film is a loose adaptation of the novel Lost Moon, written by Jim Lovell (the commander of the Apollo 13 mission) and Jeffrey Kluger. It was adapted by William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert, directed by Ron Howard, and starred Tom Hanks in the role of Jim Lovell. The film contains one of the most famous phrases in cinema: "Houston, we have a problem," listed as #50 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Phrases, a list of the most famous phrases in cinema according to the American Film Institute.

The film was nominated for numerous awards, including nine Oscar nominations, ultimately winning the Best Editing and Best Sound categories.

The film was re-released in 2002 for IMAX, with a 24-minute reduction. In 2005 a special edition on DVD was released for the tenth anniversary, which sought to bring together the best of the film version and the IMAX version, as well as numerous extras and commentaries.

Plot

James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise are selected by NASA to attend the next American lunar mission, Apollo 13. When an unexpected explosion affects the tiny spacecraft thousands of miles from Earth, the entire world is watching. of the three astronauts and their fight to return to Earth. The story is told from the point of view of James Lovell, recounting the efforts of him and the other two astronauts lost in space, while hundreds of people at NASA (especially mission chief Gene Kranz) and in the government They move against time to try to get the three astronauts to reach Earth safely.

Criticism

The film was highly praised for being an accurate dramatization of a true event, which occurred during the space race. It shows the complicated teamwork and the serenity and ingenuity when facing what could have been an unprecedented catastrophe in space travel.

What the film best sums up is the determination and efforts of hundreds of people on Earth to return the astronauts safe and sound, in a phrase from Gene Kranz: "We have never lost an American in space and we are sure, like hell exists, that no one will be lost before my eyes. Failure is not an option". (Actually, this phrase was not actually spoken by Kranz, but he liked it so much that he used it as the title of his memoir.) Also, the team spirit of Ken Mattingly (Gary Sinise) when at a time when he is working in the simulator they suggest a break, responding: "My colleagues up there do not rest, so neither do I."

The real-life astronaut who commanded the mission, James A. Lovell, plays a small role in the final minutes of the film, playing the captain of the aircraft carrier who greets the astronauts. Another note of color is given by the actress who plays Lovell's mother, Jean Speegle Howard, mother of director Ron Howard in real life.

A walkman appears in the film, which is out of date as the first of its kind appeared in 1979.

Cast and characters

ActorCharacterHispanic American PopulationSpain
Tom HanksJim LovellGuillermo SaucedaJordi Brau
Bill PaxtonFred HaiseCarlos BecerrilArmando Carreras
Kevin BaconJack SwigertSalvador DelgadoJuan Antonio Bernal
Gary SiniseKen MattinglyPedro D'Aguillón Jr.Pere Molina
Ed HarrisGene KranzHumberto SolórzanoManolo García
Kathleen QuinlanMarilyn LovellCarmen Donna-DíoRosa María Hernández
David AndrewsPete Conrad--
Max Elliott SladeOldest son of Lovell, James (Jay)--

International premieres

Country Premiere date
GermanyFlag of Germany.svgGermany Thursday, 19 October 1995
Bandera de ArgentinaArgentina Thursday, 5 October 1995
Bandera de AustraliaAustralia Thursday, 31 August 1995
AustriaFlag of Austria.svgAustria Friday, 20 October 1995
BelgiumFlag of Belgium (civil).svgBelgium Wednesday, 8 November 1995
BelizeBandera de BeliceBelize
Costa RicaFlag of Costa Rica.svgCosta Rica
El SalvadorFlag of El Salvador.svgEl Salvador
GuatemalaFlag of Guatemala.svgGuatemala
HondurasBandera de HondurasHonduras
NicaraguaFlag of Nicaragua.svgNicaragua
PanamaFlag of Panama.svg Panama
Friday, 15 September 1995
BrazilBandera de BrasilBrazil Friday, 25 August 1995
BulgariaBandera de BulgariaBulgaria Friday, 17 November 1995
ChileBandera de ChileChile Wednesday, 11 October 1995
ColombiaBandera de ColombiaColombia Friday, 6 October 1995
South KoreaBandera de Corea del SurSouth Korea Saturday, 5 August 1995
CroatiaFlag of Croatia.svgCroatia Thursday, 30 November 1995
DenmarkBandera de DinamarcaDenmark Friday, 13 October 1995
EcuadorBandera de EcuadorEcuador Wednesday, 18 October 1995
EgyptFlag of Egypt.svgEgypt Monday, 25 December 1995
SloveniaBandera de EsloveniaSlovenia Thursday, 16 November 1995
SpainBandera de EspañaSpain Friday, 6 October 1995
Bandera de Estados UnidosUnited States
CanadaBandera de CanadáCanada
Friday, 30 June 1995
PhilippinesBandera de FilipinasPhilippines Wednesday, 15 November 1995
FinlandFlag of Finland.svgFinland Friday, 13 October 1995
Bandera de FranciaFrance Wednesday, 15 November 1995
Country Premiere date
GreeceFlag of Greece.svgGreece Friday, 24 November 1995
Hong KongBandera de Hong KongHong Kong Thursday, 14 September 1995
HungaryFlag of Hungary.svgHungary Thursday, 2 November 1995
Bandera de la IndiaIndia Friday, 19 January 1996
IndonesiaBandera de IndonesiaIndonesia Tuesday, 5 September 1995
IsraelBandera de IsraelIsrael Friday, 6 October 1995
ItalyFlag of Italy.svgItaly Friday, 13 October 1995
JapanBandera de JapónJapan Saturday, 22 July 1995
LebanonBandera de LíbanoLebanon Friday, 3 November 1995
MalaysiaBandera de MalasiaMalaysia Thursday, 14 September 1995
MexicoFlag of Mexico.svg Mexico Friday, 1 September 1995
NorwayFlag of Norway.svg Norway Friday, 13 October 1995
New ZealandBandera de Nueva ZelandaNew Zealand Friday, 4 August 1995
NetherlandsFlag of the Netherlands.svgNetherlands Thursday, 12 October 1995
PeruFlag of Peru.svg Peru Friday, 13 October 1995
PolandFlag of Poland.svgPoland Friday, 3 November 1995
Bandera de PortugalPortugal Friday, 20 October 1995
United KingdomBandera del Reino UnidoUnited Kingdom
Bandera de IrlandaIreland
Friday, 22 September 1995
Czech RepublicFlag of the Czech Republic.svgCzech Republic
SlovakiaFlag of Slovakia.svg Slovakia
Thursday, 16 November 1995
Dominican RepublicBandera de la República DominicanaDominican Republic Thursday, 14 September 1995
RomaniaBandera de Rumania Romania Friday, 10 November 1995
SingaporeBandera de SingapurSingapore Thursday, 31 August 1995
Bandera de SudáfricaSouth Africa Friday, 20 October 1995
SwedenFlag of Sweden.svg Sweden Friday, 3 November 1995
SwitzerlandFlag of Switzerland.svgSwitzerland Friday, 20 October 1995
Bandera de TailandiaThailand Friday, 1 September 1995
Bandera de TaiwánTaiwan Saturday, 26 August 1995
TurkeyBandera de TurquíaTurkey Friday, 6 October 1995
UruguayFlag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay Friday, 22 September 1995
VenezuelaBandera de Venezuela Venezuela Wednesday, 13 September 1995

Awards and nominations

Apollo 13 was nominated for several awards, winning 18 of them.

Oscars

YearCategoryReceiver(s)Outcome
1996Better assemblyMike Hill, Daniel HanleyWinners
1996Better soundRick Dior, Steve Pederson, Scot Millan, David MacMilanWinners
1996Best cast actorEd HarrisNominee
1996Best cast actressKathleen QuinlanNominated
1996Best artistic directionMichael Corenblith, Merideth BoswellNominees
1996Best visual effectsRobert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt SweeneyNominees
1996Best soundtrackJames HornerNominee
1996Best movieBrian GrazerNominee
1996Best adapted scriptWilliam Broyles Jr., Al ReinertNominees

Golden Globe Awards

YearCategoryReceiver(s)Outcome
1996Best directorRon HowardNominee
1996Best movie - DramaNominated
1996Best cast actorEd HarrisNominee
1996Best cast actressKathleen QuinlanNominated

BAFTA Awards

YearCategoryReceiver(s)Outcome
1996Best production designMichael CorenblithWinner
1996Best visual effectsRobert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Matt Sweeney, Leslie EkkerWinners
1996Best makeup and hairdressingDean CundeyNominee
1996Better assemblyMike Hill, Daniel HanleyNominees
1996Better soundDavid MacMillan, Rick Dior, Scott Millan, Steve PedersonNominees

1996 Saturn Awards

  • Candidate - Best Action/Aventures/Thriller movie.

1996 Eddies Awards (Canada)

  • Candidate - Best Mounting: Mike Hill, Daniel Hanley

1996 American Society of Cinematographers

  • Candidata - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases: Dean Cundey

1996 Casting Society of America (Artios)

  • Candidate - Best casting: Jane Jenkins, Janet Hirshenson

1996 Chicago Film Critics Association

  • Best Film

1996 Directors Guild of America

  • Award-winning - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures — Ron Howard, Carl Clifford, Aldric La'Auli Porter, Jane Paul

1996 Heartland Film Festival

  • Winner - Studio Crystal Heart Award: Jeffrey Kluger

1996 Hugo Awards

  • Candidate - Best Drama Film

1996 MTV Movie Awards

  • Candidate - Best Actor: Tom Hanks
  • Candidate - Best movie

1996 PGA Golden Laurel Awards

  • Award - Motion Picture Producer of the Year Award: Brian Grazer, Todd Hallowell

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