Apollo 13 was the doomed spacecraft meant for the moon that had to be brought back to Earth - against all odds - in the '70s. The amazing film adaption starred Tom Hanks, Ed Harris, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon and Gary Sinise.
Gene Kranz (Ed Harris) headed mission control in Houston while Apollo 13 experienced its problems in space. With skill, poise and dedication, he and his crew helped get the three astronauts of Apollo 13 back alive.
Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) and Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) were the three astronauts almost lost in Apollo 13 in the early 1970s. The true, inspiring story of their survival was brilliantly adapted to film in 1995
Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) and Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) were the three astronauts almost lost in space in Apollo 13. The true story was brilliantly adapted to film by Ron Howard.
Pete Conrad: Jim, you think it's too late for him to abort? Jim Lovell: No, he still has time to get outta there, he just needs someone to wave him off.