13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13
Originally released in 2014. 13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13 is a documentary film. directed by Elliot Weaver.
Synopsis
April 13th, 1970, 180,000 miles from Earth, a devastating malfunction leaves Apollo 13 leaking previous oxygen and its crew of three astronauts facing a life and death crisis. If Mission Control cannot find a way to bring Apollo 13 home, the astronauts will be stranded 200,000 miles from Earth in their dying ship. Now with limited power and supplies on board the spacecraft, the ground teams work around the clocking, engineering creative solutions to overcome carbon dioxide poisoning, dehydration and the freezing temperatures of deep space, to ensure the crew's survival. Using spectacular NASA footage, exclusive interviews with Apollo space scientists and stunning visual effects; this film explores the thirteen remarkable factors that brought the crew safely home, and the full story of the courage and ingenuity that cemented Apollo 13 as NASA's finest hour.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Free Spirit Film and TV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13 about?
April 13th, 1970, 180,000 miles from Earth, a devastating malfunction leaves Apollo 13 leaking previous oxygen and its crew of three astronauts facing a life and death crisis. If Mission Control ca...
Who directed 13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13?
13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13 was directed by Elliot Weaver.
How long is 13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13?
13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13 has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was 13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13 released?
13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13 was released on April 13, 2014 in theaters.