Challenger (1990)

02/25/1990 (US) • 2h 20m

Drama, TV Movie

Overview

A profile of the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the spaceship, Challenger, that resulted in its explosion upon takeoff. The center point of the film is the safety inspections and arguments surrounding the use of the o-rings that ultimately were blamed for the explosion.

Top Billed Cast

Karen Allen

Christa McAuliffe

Barry Bostwick

Commander Francis R. Scobee

Julie Fulton

Dr. Judith A. Resnick

Richard Jenkins

Gregory B. Jarvis

Brian Kerwin

Captain Michael J. Smith

Joe Morton

Dr. Ronald McNair

Keone Young

Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka

Raye Birk

Joseph Kilminster

James Monroe Black

Robert Mayfield


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

spacecraft

nasa

astronaut

docudrama

corporate negligence

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