Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo(2017)
No giant leap is made alone.
Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo Synopsis
At the heart of the Apollo program was the special team in Mission Control who put a man on the moon and helped create the future.
Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017) is a documentary film directed by David Fairhead, released on March 14, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Gene Kranz, Christopher Kraft, Glynn Lunney and Gerry Griffin. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- David Fairhead
- Producers:
- Gareth Dodds, Keith Haviland
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Salvage
- Production:
- Haviland Digital
- Status:
- Released
Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017) Trailer
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Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Kranz
as Himself
- Christopher Kraft
Christopher Kraft
as Himself
- Glynn Lunney
Glynn Lunney
as Himself
- Gerry Griffin
Gerry Griffin
as Himself
- John Aaron
John Aaron
as Himself
- Ed Fendell
Ed Fendell
as Himself
- Jerry Bostick
Jerry Bostick
as Himself
Jim Lovell
as Himself
- Gene Cernan
Gene Cernan
as Himself
Charlie Duke
as Himself
- Steve Bales
Steve Bales
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by David Fairhead, produced by Gareth Dodds and Keith Haviland.
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Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 48 ratings.
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Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo online?
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Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo?
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The main cast of Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017) includes Gene Kranz, Christopher Kraft, Glynn Lunney, Gerry Griffin and John Aaron. The film was directed by David Fairhead. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo released?
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Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo was released on March 14, 2017 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo worth watching?
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Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo (2017) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo?
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