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Challenger

Challenger (1990)

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.

Updated May 22 2020

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Keywords:

nasa spacecraft astronaut docudrama corporate negligence

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Runtime: 140 mins Rating: 6.7

Cast

Karen Allen

Karen Allen

Christa McAuliffe

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Roger Boisjoly

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

Dr. Ronald McNair

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Cheryl McNair

Raye Birk

Raye Birk

Joseph Kilminster

Barry Bostwick

Barry Bostwick

Commander Francis R. Scobee

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Gregory B. Jarvis

Brian Kerwin

Brian Kerwin

Captain Michael J. Smith

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Crew

Newton Thomas Sigel

Newton Thomas Sigel

Director of Photography

Paul Rubell

Paul Rubell

Editor

JoAnn May-Pavey

JoAnn May-Pavey

Unit Production Manager

Glenn A. Jordan

Glenn A. Jordan

Director

George Englund

George Englund

Writer

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