Challenger(1990)

62

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.

Cast

  • Karen Allen

    Karen Allen

    Christa McAuliffe

  • Barry Bostwick

    Barry Bostwick

    Commander Francis R. Scobee

  • Richard Jenkins

    Richard Jenkins

    Gregory B. Jarvis

  • Brian Kerwin

    Brian Kerwin

    Captain Michael J. Smith

  • Joe Morton

    Joe Morton

    Dr. Ronald McNair

  • Keone Young

    Keone Young

    Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka

  • Raye Birk

    Raye Birk

    Joseph Kilminster

  • Angela Bassett

    Angela Bassett

    Cheryl McNair

  • Elizabeth Kemp

    Elizabeth Kemp

    Jane Smith

  • Jeanne Mori

    Jeanne Mori

    Lorna Onizuka

  • Lane Smith

    Lane Smith

    Larry Mulloy

  • Peter Boyle

    Peter Boyle

    Roger Boisjoly

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    Status

    Released (Feb 25, 1990)

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