Who directed the 1995 film Apollo 13?
Ron Howard directed the entire production of the 1995 film Apollo 13 with assistance from NASA experts. The cast trained extensively at U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama before filming began in August 1994.
Questions about Apollo 13 (film)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was the film Apollo 13 released by Universal Pictures?
Universal Pictures released the film on the 30th of June 1995. Filming wrapped on the 25th of February 1995 after principal photography started in August 1994.
What happened to the Apollo 13 spacecraft during their journey to the Moon?
An electrical short circuit caused a liquid oxygen tank to explode inside the Apollo 13 spacecraft on the third day of their journey. The blast emptied its contents into space and sent the craft tumbling violently through the void while oxygen levels dropped rapidly.
How many zero-g maneuvers did production teams complete for the film Apollo 13?
Production teams completed six hundred twelve zero-g maneuvers to capture three hours and fifty-four minutes of footage. Director Ron Howard obtained permission from NASA to film scenes aboard a Boeing KC-135 reduced-gravity aircraft which created about twenty-three seconds of weightlessness per maneuver.
Which Academy Awards did the film Apollo 13 win out of nine nominations?
The film won two Academy Awards for Best Film Editing and Best Sound out of nine nominations including Best Picture. James Horner composed the score which garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Dramatic Score.