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For All Mankind

  • 1989
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  • 1h 20m
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For All Mankind (1989)
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An in-depth look at various NASA moon landing missions, starting with Apollo 8.An in-depth look at various NASA moon landing missions, starting with Apollo 8.An in-depth look at various NASA moon landing missions, starting with Apollo 8.

  • Director
    • Al Reinert
  • Stars
    • Jim Lovell
    • Ken Mattingly
    • Russell Schweickart
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    • Director
      • Al Reinert
    • Stars
      • Jim Lovell
      • Ken Mattingly
      • Russell Schweickart
    • 45User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Jim Lovell
    Jim Lovell
    • Narrator - Apollo 8, Apollo 13
    • (voice)
    • (as James A. Lovell Jr.)
    Ken Mattingly
    • Narrator - Apollo 16
    • (voice)
    • (as T. Kenneth Mattingly II)
    Russell Schweickart
    • Narrator - Apollo 9
    • (voice)
    • (as Russell L. Schweickart)
    Eugene Cernan
    Eugene Cernan
    • Narrator - Apollo 10, Apollo 17
    • (voice)
    • (as Eugene A. Cernan)
    Mike Collins
    Mike Collins
    • Narrator - Apollo 11
    • (voice)
    Charles Conrad
    • Narrator - Apollo 12
    • (voice)
    • (as Charles P. Conrad Jr.)
    Richard Gordon
    Richard Gordon
    • Narrator - Apollo 12
    • (voice)
    • (as Richard F. Gordon Jr.)
    Alan Bean
    • Narrator - Apollo 12
    • (voice)
    • (as Alan L. Bean)
    Jack Swigert
    Jack Swigert
    • Narrator - Apollo 13
    • (voice)
    • (as John L. Swigert Jr.)
    Stuart Roosa
    • Narrator - Apollo 14
    • (voice)
    • (as Stuart A. Roosa)
    James Irwin
    • Narrator - Apollo 15
    • (voice)
    • (as James B. Irwin)
    Charles Duke
    Charles Duke
    • Narrator - Apollo 16
    • (voice)
    • (as Charles M. Duke Jr.)
    Harrison Schmitt
    Harrison Schmitt
    • Narrator - Apollo 17
    • (voice)
    • (as Harrison H. Schmitt)
    Buzz Aldrin
    Buzz Aldrin
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Bill Anders
    Bill Anders
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Neil Armstrong
    Neil Armstrong
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Stephen Bales
    Stephen Bales
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Steve Bales)
    Frank Borman
    Frank Borman
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Al Reinert
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    a_gulliver

    Fantastic, essential viewing. A real gem.

    I taped this off British TV in 1989 or 1990, and could never understand why nobody I speak to has ever heard of it! Even real space enthusiasts have not seen or heard of this wonderful film. Even today it remains unavailable on DVD except in the USA (buy an import from Amazon, well worth it!).

    Quite simply there is no better way to tell the story of such a unique and special journey than in the words of those who undertook it. Here we have the live radio transmissions between the astronauts and Houston, reminiscences from the astronauts a decade or so after and no interference from any professional actor/narrator. There is footage even the most obsessed space enthusiast will not have seen, especially the 8mm film shot by the astronauts themselves.

    This film presents, in a mere 80 minutes, the story of the Apollo missions from pre-launch preparations though the journey, their time on the surface of the moon to the take-off from the moon and safe return to earth. The views are as majestic as any on the earth, all accompanied by soft and appropriately ethereal music.

    Why this hidden gem of a film is not constantly being broadcast on a documentary channel or even entertainment stations is totally beyond me - and also beyond those I have shared the DVD with. Seek out this film and watch it. As a friend said to me, "why is it we can walk into any shop and buy row upon row of rubbish and we cannot buy this, which shows a real achievement of mankind".
    10timdalton007

    A Film That Is Truly "For All Mankind"

    I saw this film at a very, very young age and I suspect that it is the reason I developed a heavy interest in space exploration. I recently saw this again for the first time in many years since all I had was a vague recollection of it. And after watching many times since then I have no problem saying that this is one of the best documentaries ever made.

    One must give the film's director, Al Reinert, at a ton of credit for his work. Who else could have come up with the brilliant notion behind this film? Who would have thought of taking footage from all of the Apollo missions (and a couple of the Gemini missions) and combining them with the words of the men who went where no one had (or has since) gone before? (Apologies for paraphrasing Star Trek) The genius of this film is that it shuns away from traditional documentary styling. Instead of compiling facts on one mission and having a well known actor/actress do the narration, the film lets those who went tell the story. Who else is better qualified? They might not be professional actors, but the astronauts don't need to be. It is the power of the events they describe that is the main reason for their presence. They are a powerful voice in this story.

    In many reviews I have read, I have seen complaints about the mixing of footage or the use of footage out of its context (a Gemini reentry used for the TLI burn for example). Yes the mixing is nowhere near subtle and is, thus, blatantly obvious. But it is my feeling that this mixing was necessary. The only way to get across the story of Apollo's achievement to the average person was to mix the footage. Does it really matter in the end? I mean by that this: the film isn't about a single mission to the Moon. No, the power of Apollo lies not in each mission, but in the overall effect of the Apollo program. This film is about the journey of Apollo, the effect in had on the astronauts, and the effect it had on us all.

    If there is one element of this film that really stayed with men it was the music. It is among the most beautiful and haunting things you will ever here. Brian Eno does a marvelous job of conveying the mystery and majesty of both space and the Moon. This is one of those scores who really have to hear to believe.

    For All Mankind, perhaps better then anything else out there, demonstrates the power of humanity in space. For one to really appreciate this film it needs to be seen on a large screen in surround sound. Only then can one appreciate both the film and the power of the Apollo legacy. This is the first film I've seen that I recommend to everyone. This is a film that is truly "For All Mankind".
    8AdamPeabody

    Found this film through Eno's album...

    I've been a fan of Brian Eno's work for years, and have cherished the album entitled "Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks." The album is the commissioned soundtrack for this compilation documentary of the NASA Apollo missions. What a harmony of the arts this is. The stark NASA footage coupled with the hauntingly soothing score create a fascinating marriage of techniques and styles. Although the music editor overused certain tracks over others, the subtlety of Eno's music prevents it from becoming repetitive. A pleasure to watch.
    scowl

    If only I could have afforded a laserdisc player

    I won't reiterate all of the praise of this film except to say that if I had just few more spare dollars when it was released on laserdisc, I would have bought a laserdisc player just for this title (and 2001). Fortunately years later I've already purchased a DVD player and For All Mankind has finally been released on that format.

    To me the defining moment of this film is the lunar lander slowly returning to the command module. At first we only see the cratered surface of the Moon moving below at incredible speed. Then we see a tiny motionless speck above it. Was it a defect in the lens? Of course not. It's the lunar lander slowly returning from the surface. It seems to take much longer than it really does because there are no cuts and no narrator explaining what we already know we're seeing. There's only a dot turning into a space ship. What more could you add to this amazing sight?
    8iquine

    Great B-Role of the Moon Landing Mission

    Most of this NASA footage is not what you've been able to see on the news but footage that shows more of the humanity and introspective moments that happen in the midst of the spectacular. Extended moments of them approaching the moon before the Eagle lands and the astronauts describing what it's like walking on the moon and as they explore and try to take a moment stop and simply ponder being on the Moon. A must see for any space fan.

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    • Trivia
      The staging footage was captured because NASA wanted to document the flight process of an unmanned Saturn flight for feedback in case there was a failure for engineers to look at footage to see what went wrong. Cameras were mounted in strategic locations, kicking on at critical moments to document the staging process for less than half a minute. After completion, the light-tight canisters containing the exposed film were jettisoned, dropping to earth with homing beacons and parachutes inside protective heat shields. Air Force C-130 transport planes, towing gigantic nets, recovered the canisters in the southern Atlantic Ocean.
    • Goofs
      The opening of the documentary incorrectly states that: "During the four year between December 1968 and November 1972, there were nine manned flights to the moon." The last lunar mission, Apollo 17, took place in December 1972.
    • Quotes

      Charles M. Duke Jr.: The only bad part about zero gravity in Apollo was goin' to the bathroom. We had a very crude system. For your feces it was a bag, and you put this bag in the right position. So you go, but the only thing is that nothing goes to the bottom of the bag in zero gravity.

    • Crazy credits
      Filmed on location by the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Sex, Lies, and Videotape/Young Einstein/Parenthood/The Music Teacher (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Sirens
      Courtesy of Opal Records (Music For Films III)

      Written and Performed by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno

      Licensed by Upala Music/Hamstein (BMI)

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    • Release date
      • May 19, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • National Geographic: For All Mankind
    • Filming locations
      • Sea of Tranquility, The Moon, Space(Apollo 11 landing site)
    • Production companies
      • Apollo Associates
      • FAM Productions
      • National Geographic Society
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $770,132
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $33,777
      • Nov 5, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $770,366
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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