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Cast
Erik Thompson
as Narrator (voice)
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Buzz Aldrin
as Self (archive footage)
Walter Cronkite
as Self (archive footage)
Neil Armstrong
as Self (archive footage)
Jim Lovell
as Self - Apollo Program Astronaut (voice)
John Glenn
as Self (archive footage)
Michael Collins
as Self (voice)
Gene Kranz
as Self (archive footage)
Harrison Schmitt
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2019
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
Votes10
DirectorDuncan Copp
WritersDuncan Copp
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsApollo: The Forgotten Films
About Apollo: The Forgotten Films
Recently discovered footage reveals the secret history of NASA's first landing on the moon, and using this brand-new evidence, former astronauts and experts challenge everything known about the Apollo missions.
Directed by Duncan Copp, Apollo: The Forgotten Films leans on a strong ensemble — Erik Thompson, John F. Kennedy, Buzz Aldrin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2019.
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