Midday Movie Classics: Apollo 13 (PG)

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This Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) find everything going according to plan after leaving Earth's orbit. However, when an oxygen tank explodes, the scheduled moon landing is called off. Subsequent tensions within the crew and numerous technical problems threaten both the astronauts' survival and their safe return to Earth. 2h 20m.

This movie is intended for adults. It is rated PG. Registration is not required. This program is sponsored by Garlisch Automotive Services, and part of the America 250 initiative: celebrating our nation throughout the year.

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