Apollo 13 (1995)

Ceremony Year: 1996Category: Best Visual EffectsReleased: 1995

Nominated Talent & Credits

Robert Legato— Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney

Michael Kanfer— Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney

Leslie Ekker— Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney

Matt Sweeney— Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney

Synopsis / Overview

The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.

Historical Academy Record

VISUAL EFFECTS — 68th Academy Awards (1996)

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