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Date: 1995 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Directed by: Ron Howard

Production company billing: ©1995. Universal City Studios, Inc. [Logo] Universal Pictures Imagine Entertainment presents A Brian Grazer production A Ron Howard film [end] Author: Universal City Studios, Inc. DTS Stereo/Digital DTS Sound Colour by DeLuxe [Logo] Eastman Color Film 2.35:1 [Panavision, widescreen] TV Extracts The Dick Cavett Show Bewitched I Dream of Jeannie
Synopsis: Based on the story of the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. An explosion in the service module caused the spacecraft to lose power and oxygen. The planned moon landing was cancelled and Mission Control had only a short time in which to work out how to restart the computer for re-entry to bring the crew of three astronauts back to earth.Synopsis: Adventure drama based on true events. In 1970, NASA sends three astronauts to the moon. A technical fault disrupts the mission, depriving the crew of much of their oxygen supply and electrical power. The astronauts and their colleagues in Huston have to work around the clock to work out a way of getting the men back to earth alive.

Genres:
Action and Adventure, Drama

Subject:
Apollo 13
Releases
Date: 30 June 1995Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Digital Stereo / DTS (sound)Runtime: 140 mins Dialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (40)
In: Science fiction film and television v12 n1 Spring 2019  Pages: 29-51
Title: Untethered technology in Gravity: gender and spaceflight from science fact to fictionAuthor: PALMER, Lorrie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article examines the way in which the film ‘Gravity’ (2013) redefines the relationship between the female astronaut and technology. Contrasting ‘Gravity’s central female character, Ryan Stone, against earlier male astronaut depictions in films such as 'The Right Stuff' (1983) and 'Apollo 13' (1995), the article argues that the mythic figure of the astronaut is reimagined through her relationship with technology.

In: Empire n231 September 2008  Pages: 97-101
Title: Science? Fiction!Author: THOMAS, William Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Humourous article comparing the bad science of Hollywood science-fiction films with the actual laws of physics.

In: Empire n191 May 2005  Page: 168
Title: RWD: Apollo 13Author: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review n656 May 2005  Page: 141
Title: Apollo 13Author: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Score Monthly v6 n4 Apr/May 2001  Pages: 29-30
Title: King of the world: the James Horner buyer's guide part 1Author: BROXTON, Jonathan Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n130 April 2000  Page: 134
Title: DVD: dramaArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n125 November 1999  Page: 146
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: TV Guide v46 n17 25 Apr 1998  Page: 12
Title: Apollo 13: more than just special effectsAuthor: SISKEL, Gene Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Creative Screenwriting v3 n1 Summer 1996  Pages: 13-16
Title: Review essay: Apollo 13: rewriting historyAuthor: PRIBRAM, E. Deidre Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review essay which looks at the processes and strategies followed by John Sayles in his rewriting of the original script for APOLLO 13.

In: Film and History v26 n1-4 1996  Pages: 40-51
Title: American Frontier Myth and the Flight of Apollo 13: From...Author: OPT, Susan K Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article highlighting how the story of the Apollo 13 space mission has been told across time, and how the story has become an embodiment of American values. In a special feature on the American Frontier in film.

In: StarBurst n218 October 1996  Page: 54
Title: VideofileArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note

In: StarBurst n212 April 1996  Page: 54
Title: VideofileAuthor: MCILHONEY, Laurence Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: video note

In: Broadcast 24 May 1996  Page: 22
Title: Digital dominanceAuthor: FRANKLIN, Carl Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of Scott Ross of Digital Domain who was nominated for an Oscar for TRUE LIES and won a Bafta for APOLLO 13. He has words of caution for UK facilities companies hoping to get into the movie business.

In: Empire n83 May 1996  Page: 114
Title: video movies to rentAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video release review.

In: Screen International n1015 7 Jul 1995  Page: 16
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BAHANIA, Ana Maria Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n76 October 1995  Pages: 104-113
Title: Sitting in a tin can....Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Tom Hanks discusses his experiences shooting APOLLO 13.

In: Empire n71 May 1995  Pages: 16-17
Title: Front desk in production: lost in spaceAuthor: COONEY, Jenny Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English

In: Empire n76 October 1995  Page: 113
Title: Heavens above!Author: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Jim Lovell, technical advisor to Ron Howard's APOLLO 13, discusses the accuracy of the film, and the US space programme.

In: Empire n76 October 1995  Page: 137
Title: BooksAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Book review of "The Apollo Adventure" by Jeffrey Kluger, pub. Boxtree.

In: Empire n76 October 1995  Page: 30
Title: New filmsAuthor: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: StarBurst n205 September 1995  Page: 35
Title: PreviewAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Premiere v3 n9 October 1995  Page: 15
Title: [Premiere - v3 n9 October 1995: no known title]Author: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Films in Review v46 n7/8 Sep/Oct 1995  Page: 54
Title: film reviewsAuthor: PAWELCZAK, Andy Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Legend n19 Winter 1995/6  Page: 24
Title: [Legend - n19 Winter 1995/6: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review

In: Premiere v8 n10 June 1995  Pages: 82-91
Title: Fly Me to the MoonAuthor: GOLDSTEIN, Patrick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article from the production of APOLLO 13, focussing in particluar on Tom Hank's preparation for his role as Jim Lovell.

In: StarBurst n207 November 1995  Pages: 21-24
Title: Fly me to the moon: and let me play among the starsAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Ken Howard about APOLLO 13: on his ideas, the casting and the making

In: StarBurst n207 November 1995  Page: 32
Title: SoundtracksArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the soundtrack

In: Legend n18 Summer 1995  Page: 34
Title: [Legend - n18 Summer 1995: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review

In: American Cinematographer v76 n6 June 1995  Pages: 33-40[sic],42,44,46
Title: Apollo 13 orbits cinema's outer limitsAuthor: FISHER, Bob Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the cinematographic techniques and film stock used to shoot Ron Howard's APOLLO 13.

In: American Cinematographer v76 n6 June 1995  Pages: 48-50,52,54,56,58,60
Title: Digital Domain provides rocket fuel for Apollo 13Author: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article details the special effects work done by Digital Domain on Ron Howard's APOLLO 13, using both motion-control miniature work and new advances in computer graphics.

In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n97 December 1995  Page: 15
Title: Pas verschenen& CD besprekingenAuthor: JW Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: Review of the soundtrack

In: Sight and Sound v5 n9 September 1995  Pages: 42-43
Title: ReviewsAuthor: FRANCKE, Lizzie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v5 n9 September 1995  Pages: 6-8
Title: Apollo and newtAuthor: WALKER, Martin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses why Ron Howard's APOLLO 13 has had such an enthusiastic reception from US politicians.

In: Empire n73 July 1995  Page: 107
Title: The ultimate summer movie previewAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: TV Guide v43 n30 29 Jul 1995  Page: 43
Title: Our timesAuthor: STEIN, Harry Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Documentaries and repeats of news reports on the original Apollo 13 mission show the humanity lacking in the feature film.

In: Variety 26 Jun 1995  Page: 78,85
Title: Apollo takes off for B.O. heightsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinefex n63 September 1995  Pages: 58-85
Title: Launching Apollo 13Author: PROKOP, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the special effects in APOLLO 13: the visual effects, miniatures, models and digital photography used for the rocket Saturn 5, computer generated images in the film a nd motion control tracking;

In: Premiere v8 n4 December 1994  Pages: 39-40
Title: Rushes: We have lift off!Author: GOLDSTEIN, Patrick Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: Variety 11 Apr 1994  Page: 26
Title: [Variety - 11 Apr 1994: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v333 n47 13 Sep 1994  Page: 17
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v333 n47 13 Sep 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (4)
Title: Digital domain: the leading edge of visual effects
Author: BIZONY, Piers  Pages: 250 p.

Title: Movies to manage by: lessons in leadership from great films
Author: CLEMENS, John K.  Pages: ix-xvi, 224p.

Title: Apollo 13: study guide
Author: CHATER, Andrew  Pages: 21p.

Title: The Apollo adventure: the making of the Apollo space program and the movie Apollo 13
Author: KLUGER, Jeffery  Pages: ix-xxii. 199p.