Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon (1996)
On July 20, 1969, the whole world stopped. Where were you?
Fearful that the Russians would continue their lead in the space race and be the first to put a man on the moon, NASA felt an enormous pressure to push the Apollo Program forward as quickly as possible, though they knew that pushing too hard could lead to the ultimate disaster. This film recreates the tensions that were felt not only by the three astronauts, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins, but also by their families and by the teams of technicians training to deal with anything that could go wrong.
Director: Norberto Barba
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: November 17, 1996
Cast
- Carmen Argenziano - Tom Paine
- Tuck Milligan - Martin Wells
- Dennis Lipscomb - George Low
- William Mesnik - Bob Gilruth
- Jack Conley - Deke Slayton
- Michael Chieffo - Dr. Charles Berry
- Jeffrey Nordling - Neil Armstrong
- James Parks - Man at Bar
- Barbara Whinnery - Lola Morrow
- Wendie Malick - Pat Collins
Screenplay
Original Language: en
Keywords
nasa, based on true story, moon landing
More Films by Director: Norberto Barba
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon about?
- Fearful that the Russians would continue their lead in the space race and be the first to put a man on the moon, NASA felt an enormous pressure to push the Apollo Program forward as quickly as possible, though they knew that pushing too hard could lead to the ultimate disaster. This film recreates the tensions that were felt not only by the three astronauts, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins, but also by their families and by the teams of technicians training to deal with anything that could go wrong.
- Who directed Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon?
- Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon was directed by Norberto Barba.
- Who stars in Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon?
- Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon stars Carmen Argenziano, Tuck Milligan, Dennis Lipscomb, William Mesnik, Jack Conley, Michael Chieffo.
- How long is Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon?
- Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon?
- Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon is a Drama film.