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Challenger

1990-02-25 · 140 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · TV Movie

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.

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Directors
Glenn Jordan
Production companies
King Phoenix Entertainment, IndieProd Company Productions, George Englund Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Karen AllenKaren AllenChrista McAuliffe
Barry BostwickBarry BostwickCommander Francis R. Scobee
Julie FultonDr. Judith A. Resnick
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsGregory B. Jarvis
Brian KerwinBrian KerwinCaptain Michael J. Smith
Joe MortonJoe MortonDr. Ronald McNair
Keone YoungKeone YoungLt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka
Raye BirkRaye BirkJoseph Kilminster
James Monroe BlackRobert Mayfield
Angela BassettAngela BassettCheryl McNair
Elizabeth KempElizabeth KempJane Smith
Jeanne MoriJeanne MoriLorna Onizuka
Lane SmithLane SmithLarry Mulloy
Peter BoylePeter BoyleRoger Boisjoly
Alan AcklesAlan AcklesGene Thomas
Alissa AlbanSystem instructor
Thomas Allen Jr.Scott Smith
Melinda Ann AustinJune Scobee
Ted BaaderEngineer Mark
John BeairdCommunications Instructor

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