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Houston, We’ve Got a Problem (1974): Cast

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Houston, We’ve Got a Problem is a 1974 drama directed by Lawrence Doheny, starring Eli Wallach as Narrator (voice), Clu Gulager and Robert Culp. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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Houston, We’ve Got a Problem (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Lawrence Doheny
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Houston, We’ve Got a Problem About?

The premise of Houston, We’ve Got a Problem without spoilers.

NASA must quickly devise a plan to bring Apollo 13 home after a catastrophic explosion damages the spacecraft’s interior, crippling its power and life‑support systems and putting the three astronauts’ lives in grave jeopardy. Mission control races against time to engineer a safe return.

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • houston texas
  • spaceflight
  • nasa
  • space exploration
  • survival
  • apollo 13
  • texas
  • astronaut
  • abc movie of the week
  • spacecraft
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem Cast & Characters

Eli Wallach leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Clu Gulager as Lou Matthews and Robert Culp as Steve Bell. Directed by Lawrence Doheny; 19 actors are credited in all.

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Cars

Cars in Houston, We’ve Got a Problem

5 cars on screen, including the 1969 Chevrolet Impala and the 1969 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban.

All 5 cars
  • 1969 Chevrolet Impala in Houston, We’ve Got a Problem 1969 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 1969 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban in Houston, We’ve Got a Problem 1969 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban Minor role
  • 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air in Houston, We’ve Got a Problem 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air Background role
  • 1971 Plymouth Satellite in Houston, We’ve Got a Problem 1971 Plymouth Satellite Background role
Details

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem Also Known As

Also known as “Apollo tredici: un difficile rientro”.

Also known as
  • Apollo tredici: un difficile rientro

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FAQ

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Houston, We’ve Got a Problem, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Houston, We’ve Got a Problem?

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was Houston, We’ve Got a Problem released?

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem was released on March 2, 1974.

Who directed Houston, We’ve Got a Problem?

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem was directed by Lawrence Doheny.

Who is in the cast of Houston, We’ve Got a Problem?

Houston, We’ve Got a Problem stars Eli Wallach as Narrator (voice), Clu Gulager as Lou Matthews and Robert Culp as Steve Bell, among 19 credited actors.

Does Houston, We’ve Got a Problem have a post-credit scene?

No. Houston, We’ve Got a Problem has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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