Question 1

What real-life detail about the Earth seen from Apollo 13's windows appears in the film?

Accepted Answer

In some scenes where Earth is visible from the windows, it's actually a photo taken by Jim Lovell and Bill Anders on the Apollo 8 mission.

Question 2

How did Jim Lovell's real-life wife Marilyn comment on Tom Hanks' portrayal of her husband?

Accepted Answer

Marilyn Lovell noted in a commentary track that Tom Hanks exactly portrays Jim Lovell's mannerisms and style of movement.

Question 3

What interesting fact about Jim Lovell's uniform appears in the film's recovery scene?

Accepted Answer

Jim Lovell wore his actual Navy Captain's uniform when greeting astronauts aboard the U.S.S. Iwo Jima, insisting on wearing his real rank rather than playing an admiral.

Question 4

Which real NASA figure appears in the background at Mission Control during the film's climax?

Accepted Answer

Gene Kranz, the real flight director, can be seen in the background at Mission Control just before re-entry.

Question 5

What awards recognition did Apollo 13 receive in 1996?

Accepted Answer

The film received awards recognition at the BAFTA Awards, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and Writers Guild of America in 1996.

Question 6

What real-life detail about the Earth seen from Apollo 13's windows appears in the film?

Accepted Answer

In some scenes where Earth is visible from the windows, it's actually a photo taken by Jim Lovell and Bill Anders on the Apollo 8 mission.

Question 7

How did Jim Lovell's real Navy rank affect his cameo appearance in the film?

Accepted Answer

When asked to play the ship's Admiral, Lovell pointed out he retired as a Captain and insisted on wearing his old Navy Captain's uniform for authenticity.

Question 8

Which three actors took pride in not getting sick during the zero-gravity filming?

Accepted Answer

Bill Paxton, Tom Hanks, and Kevin Bacon were all proud they didn't get sick on the 'Vomit Comet' plane used to simulate zero gravity.

Question 9

What surprising fact about the real Jack Swigert contrasts with his portrayal in the film?

Accepted Answer

The real Jack Swigert actually wrote NASA's command module Malfunction Procedures and was highly capable, unlike his 'wet behind the ears' film portrayal.

Question 10

What family connections appear in the film's background scenes?

Accepted Answer

Director Ron Howard's wife Cheryl appears as a launch onlooker, his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard plays a girl in a yellow dress, and Marilyn Lovell appears as a grandstand extra.

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