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Moonshot

  • TV Movie
  • 2009
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
565
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Moonshot (2009)
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The story leading up to the July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 moon landing launch.The story leading up to the July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 moon landing launch.The story leading up to the July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 moon landing launch.

  • Director
    • Richard Dale
  • Writer
    • Tony Basgallop
  • Stars
    • Daniel Lapaine
    • James Marsters
    • Andrew Lincoln
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    565
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Dale
    • Writer
      • Tony Basgallop
    • Stars
      • Daniel Lapaine
      • James Marsters
      • Andrew Lincoln
    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 nominations total

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    Daniel Lapaine
    Daniel Lapaine
    • Neil Armstrong
    James Marsters
    James Marsters
    • Buzz Aldrin
    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Michael Collins
    Nigel Whitmey
    Nigel Whitmey
    • Deke Slayton
    William Hope
    William Hope
    • Psychologist
    Anna Maxwell Martin
    Anna Maxwell Martin
    • Janet Armstrong
    Trevor White
    Trevor White
    • Alan Shepard
    Kosha Engler
    Kosha Engler
    • Pat Collins
    Richard Gibbons
    • Technician #1
    Gene Emmer
    • Technician #2
    Michael J. Reynolds
    Michael J. Reynolds
    • Gene Aldrin
    Egle Dudenas
    • Marion Aldrin
    Kelli Kerslake
    • Joan Aldrin
    Callum Marullo
    • Rick Armstrong
    Ana Goldberg
    • Female Neighbour
    Gabija Jaraminaite
    Gabija Jaraminaite
    • Pat White
    • (as Gabija Ryskuviene)
    Ian Porter
    Ian Porter
    • Bill Anders
    Jennifer Woodward
    Jennifer Woodward
    • Faye Stafford
    • Director
      • Richard Dale
    • Writer
      • Tony Basgallop
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    • Trivia
      When this movie was first aired on the History Channel (US), the moment when the character of Neil Armstrong puts his foot on the moon was timed to within a minute of the 40th anniversary of Armstrong actually stepping on the moon.
    • Goofs
      In a scene in the command module, as Aldrin retrieves a pen in free-fall (which is later used to make a broken switch operable), Kubrick's trick from '2001: A Space Odyssey' is employed: the 'weightless' pen is adhered to a sheet of glass to make it appear as though it is floating. As the pen is retrieved, a smudge of glue is visible on the glass.
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    User reviews6

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    7/10
    The human side of the moon
    Everyone knows the basic story, and when there is an anniversary there is a glut of documentaries. This dramatized version is different, in that it focuses mainly on the human relationships. It makes Buzz Aldrin into an ambitious and slightly abrasive character who would quarrel with Neil Armstrong, if only the the latter were not so easy-going (not to say bland). Well, that's how it's played here. I don't know how true it is.

    It's entertaining and well acted. Daniel Lapaine has a good (moon) shot at Neil Armstrong - not an easy thing to do.

    I'd only really criticize the structure of the film. It is packed with flashbacks, so much so that it's quite confusing at times.
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    • pawebster
    • Jul 21, 2009

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Apollov let
    • Filming locations
      • Lithuania
    • Production company
      • Dangerous Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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