Challenger (1990)

  • NR
  • 02/25/1990 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 2h 20m

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.

Glenn Jordan

Director

George Englund

Writer

Cast

Karen Allen's headshot

Karen Allen

Christa McAuliffe
Barry Bostwick's headshot

Barry Bostwick

Commander Francis R. Scobee
Julie Fulton's headshot

Julie Fulton

Dr. Judith A. Resnick
Richard Jenkins's headshot

Richard Jenkins

Gregory B. Jarvis
Brian Kerwin's headshot

Brian Kerwin

Captain Michael J. Smith
Joe Morton's headshot

Joe Morton

Dr. Ronald McNair
Keone Young's headshot

Keone Young

Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka
Raye Birk's headshot

Raye Birk

Joseph Kilminster

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