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From the Earth to the Moon (Four Disc Collector's Edition)

from: HBO Home Video

: From the Earth to the Moon (Four Disc Collector's Edition)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780783114224
Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 0783114222
Label: HBO Home Video
Manufacturer: HBO Home Video
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: HBO Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 10, 1998
Running Time: 639 minutes
Sales Rank: 56484
Studio: HBO Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: April 05, 1998



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Description:
Produced with the cooperation of NASA, we follow the course of the great American dream is it becomes reality through the voyages of the Apollo astronauts in their mission to place a man on the moon. Powerfully told as never before, these are the stories of the men, women and children, who lived breathed, and manufactured from the power of human will one of the greatest achievements in the history of man.

Amazon.com essential video:
Originally broadcast in April and May of 1998, the epic miniseries From the Earth to the Moon was HBO's most expensive production to date, with a budget of $68 million. Hosted by executive producer Tom Hanks, the miniseries tackles the daunting challenge of chronicling the entire history of NASA's Apollo space program from 1961 to 1972. For the most part, it's a rousing success. Some passages are flatly chronological, awkwardly wedging an abundance of factual detail into a routine dramatic structure. But each episode is devoted to a crucial aspect of the Apollo program. The cumulative effect is a deep and thorough appreciation of NASA's monumental achievement. With the help of a superlative cast, consistent writing, and a stable of talented directors, Hanks has shared his infectious enthusiasm for space exploration and the inspiring power of conquering the final frontier.

NASA's complete participation in the production lends to its total authenticity, right down to the use of NASA equipment, launch locations, and even spacecraft. The re-creation of the lunar landscape is almost as impressive as the real thing and is further enhanced by the use of helium balloons to lighten the actors playing moon-walking astronauts. (These and other backstage details are revealed in the 'making of' featurette, along with a wealth of supplemental materials, on a bonus disc in the miniseries' DVD package.) With a fictional, Walter Cronkite-like TV reporter (Lane Smith) serving as the dramatic link for all 12 episodes, this ambitious production may not be a great work of art. But as a generous and definitive example of nonfiction drama, it's full of the same kind of awe, inspiration, and humanity that led to 'one giant leap' in the all-too-short history of 20th-century space exploration. --Jeff Shannon



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - From the earth to the moon
This is one of the most well done documentaries/dramas I have ever seen. We thoroughly enjoyed it.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Simply the best!
This is the best mini-series every made! Tom Hanks produced it and he's very passionate about our space ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A true reflection of the times
This purchase was worth the money just to have an insight on the Apollo 12 mission - and the education of ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - NASA at it's finest!
This video package is for the true space nut. I grew up watching the Apollo missions to the moon glued to ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Brilliant! An amazing adventure
As a huge fan of the space program and with an extensive collection of DVD's and books about the Apollo missions, ... Read More

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