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The Saturn V Story

The Saturn V Story

Discover the story of the most powerful machine ever built and the Men who believed it could fly.

2014•52m•6.5/10
DocumentaryHistory

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6.5/10(15)

In 1961, no one believed President Kennedy’s pledge to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. To win the race to space, the USA needed to create a multi-billion dollar space program. Using stunning NASA footage, this inspirational film tells the story of the colossal challenges NASA faced to fulfill Kennedy's pledge. With the accolade of flying 24 men safely to the moon, Saturn V is considered one of mankind's greatest technological achievements. This is the story of the most powerful machine ever built, and the men and women who believed it could fly.

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Production

Free Spirit Film and TV

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Phil Hayward

Narrator

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Wernher von Braun

Wernher von Braun

Self (archive footage)

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