Challenger (TV)
1990·United States·160 min.
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This film profiles 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. 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. Film is lent authenticity by being filmed at the Johnson Space Center in Texas.
DirectorGlenn Jordan
ScreenwriterGeorge Englund
MusicDavid E. Kole
CinematographyNewton Thomas Sigel
CastKaren Allen·Barry Bostwick·Julie Fulton·Richard Jenkins·Brian Kerwin·Joe Morton·Keone Young·Raye Birk·James Monroe Black·Angela Bassett
Original titleChallenger (TV)