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Tom Hanks and Bill Paxton star in this drama, directed by Ron Howard and based on the true story of the first major near catastrophe of the space age which took place in April 1970. Nominated for five Academy Awards, the film follows Apollo 13's voyage into space and its flirtation with disaster as the crew become aware that the craft is leaking oxygen. Also starring Kevin Bacon.

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Jim Lovell:
Tom Hanks
Fred Haise:
Bill Paxton
Directed By:
Ron Howard
Jack Swigert:
Kevin Bacon

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