Apollo 13
2Wins9NomsDirected by Ron Howard
Synopsis
The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.
Awards
68th Academy Awards· 1996
- Film EditingDaniel P. Hanley, Mike HillWon
- SoundDavid MacMillan, Rick Dior, Scott Millan, Steve PedersonWon
- Actor in a Supporting RoleEd Harris
- Actress in a Supporting RoleKathleen Quinlan
- Best PictureBrian Grazer
- Music (Original Score)James Horner
- Production DesignMerideth Boswell, Michael Corenblith
- Visual EffectsLeslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney, Michael Kanfer, Robert Legato
- Writing (Adapted)Al Reinert, Jeffrey Kluger, Jim Lovell, William Broyles Jr.
Details
Cast
Tom Hanks
Bill Paxton
Kevin Bacon
Gary Sinise
Ed HarrisNominated
Kathleen QuinlanNominated
Mary Kate Schellhardt
Emily Ann Lloyd
Miko Hughes
Max Elliott Slade