Apollo 13 (Film), released 1995 — adapted from Lost Moon by Jim Lovell.
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.
Starring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris.
Directed by Ron Howard.
