Challenger (TV)
1990 · Movie · 160 min. · United States
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.
Direction Glenn Jordan
Cast Karen Allen · Barry Bostwick · Julie Fulton · Richard Jenkins · Brian Kerwin · Joe Morton · Keone Young · Raye Birk · James Monroe Black · Angela Bassett
Soundtrack David E. Kole
Screenplay George Englund
Cinematography Newton Thomas Sigel
Original title Challenger (TV)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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