For All Mankind
“From 1968 til 1972, twenty-four human beings went to the moon. Their journey lives as the ultimate adventure story.”
Synopsis
A testament to NASA's Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s. Composed of actual NASA footage of the missions and astronaut interviews, the documentary offers the viewpoint of the individuals who braved the remarkable journey to the moon and back.
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Jim Lovell
Self - Narrator - Apollo 8, Apollo 13 (voice)
Russell Schweickart
Self - Narrator - Apollo 9 (voice)
Eugene Cernan
Self - Narrator - Apollo 10, Apollo 17 (voice)
Michael Collins
Self - Narrator - Apollo 11 (voice)
Charles Conrad
Self - Narrator - Apollo 12 (voice)
Richard Gordon
Self - Narrator - Apollo 12 (voice)
Alan Bean
Self - Narrator - Apollo 12 (voice)
Jack Swigert
Self - Narrator - Apollo 13 (voice)
Stuart Roosa
Self - Narrator - Apollo 14 (voice)
James Irwin
Self - Narrator - Apollo 15 (voice)
Ken Mattingly
Self - Narrator - Apollo 16 (voice)
Charlie Duke
Self - Narrator - Apollo 16 (voice)
Harrison Schmitt
Self - Narrator - Apollo 17 (voice)
Buzz Aldrin
Self (archive footage)
Bill Anders
Self (archive footage)
Neil Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Stephen Bales
Self (archive footage)
Walter Cunningham
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 14, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$770K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Al Reinert
- Original Score
- Brian Eno
- Original Title
- For All Mankind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $770K
- Production Studios
- Apollo Associates, FAM Productions, National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Reinert
Brian Eno
Levie Isaacks
Susan Korda
Al Reinert, Betsy Broyles Breier, Ben Young Mason, Fred Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Al Reinert
Director
Al Reinert
Producer
Susan Korda
Editor
Betsy Broyles Breier
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for For All Mankind.
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Frequently Asked Questions About For All Mankind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is For All Mankind about?
A testament to NASA's Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s. Composed of actual NASA footage of the missions and astronaut interviews, the documentary offers the viewpoint of the individuals who braved the remarkable journey to the moon and back.
Who directed For All Mankind?
For All Mankind was directed by Al Reinert.
Who stars in For All Mankind?
The principal cast of For All Mankind includes Jim Lovell, Russell Schweickart, Eugene Cernan, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad.
When was For All Mankind released and how long is it?
For All Mankind was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did For All Mankind make at the box office?
For All Mankind grossed $770K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for For All Mankind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For All Mankind was composed by Brian Eno.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For All Mankind?
For All Mankind holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).