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Questions about Apollo 11 (1996 film)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who directed the 1996 film Apollo 11?

Norberto Barba directed the production of the 1996 film Apollo 11. Phil Penningroth wrote the script for this project.

When did the movie Apollo 11 air on television in 1996?

The movie Apollo 11 aired on Sunday, the 17th of November 1996 at 7 p.m. EST. It premiered on The Family Channel as part of a FAM Sunday Night Movie Event.

Which actors played the main astronauts in the 1996 film Apollo 11?

Jeffrey Nordling took on the role of commander Neil Armstrong and Xander Berkeley played Buzz Aldrin. Jim Metzler portrayed Command module pilot Michael Collins.

Did astronaut Buzz Aldrin participate in the making of the 1996 film Apollo 11?

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin served as technical consultant for the production but was not always present on the film set. He filmed a cameo scene where he played a clergyman interacting with Xander Berkeley before that specific scene was cut from the final version.

What award nomination did the 1996 film Apollo 11 receive upon its release?

The film received recognition within the industry for its audio work and earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Sound Mixing. This category included Drama, Miniseries, or Special productions.