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elleng

(139,837 posts) Sun Jun 8, 2025, 08:36 PM Jun 8

TCM now,

8:00 PM Apollo 13 (1995)
2h 20m | Drama | TV-14
When an explosion jeopardizes a moon mission, NASA scientists fight to bring the crew home safely.
Director: Ron Howard. Cast: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon

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TCM now, (Original Post) elleng Jun 8 OP

Great movie! kerry-is-my-prez Jun 8 #1

The Thing That Impressed Me The Most Was... ProfessorGAC Jun 8 #2

kerry-is-my-prez

(10,006 posts)

1. Great movie!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 08:44 PM

Jun 8

ProfessorGAC

(73,219 posts)

2. The Thing That Impressed Me The Most Was...

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Sun Jun 8, 2025, 09:33 PM

Jun 8

...how Howard maintained the drama & tension despite the fact that I knew how it turns out.
I knew that they got home ok, but I was still riveted.
Awfully good moviemaking.

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