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Smithsonian: The Real Story: Apollo 13 DVD

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The Real Story: Apollo 13 No one would believe the story if it hadn't actually happened. The 1970 rescue of Apollo 13 captivated the nation and the film adaptation went on to win two Oscars®. But how close to the truth was the film? Was "Houston, we have a problem," or "Failure is not an option," ever actually said? Did ... More
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The Real Story: Apollo 13 No one would believe the story if it hadn't actually happened. The 1970 rescue of Apollo 13 captivated the nation and the film adaptation went on to win two Oscars®. But how close to the truth was the film? Was "Houston, we have a problem," or "Failure is not an option," ever actually said? Did hostilities between the astronauts really exist? To reveal the truth, we put the big movie moments to the test. Firsthand accounts from astronauts and Mission Control staff involved in the rescue, as well as an interview with filmmaker Ron Howard, reveal the full story.

Producer: Blink entertainment/Real Stories Canada 2 Inc.
Production Company: A blink Films/real Stories Canada 2 Inc. production for Smithsonian Channel
Production Year: 2013
Copyright Year: 2013
Director: Alan Mendelsohn
Narrator: Corey Johnson
Actors: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon (Apollo 13 movie)
Talent: Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, Jack Swigert, Joe Kerwin,
Writers: Jefferey Kluger
Discs: 1
Subtitles: Y
Subtitle Language: English
Audio Format: 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

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