Challenger (1990)

6.5/10 • 140 min • Drama TV Movie

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.

Cast

Karen Allen

Christa McAuliffe

Barry Bostwick

Commander Francis R. Scobee

Richard Jenkins

Gregory B. Jarvis

Brian Kerwin

Captain Michael J. Smith

Joe Morton

Dr. Ronald McNair

Keone Young

Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka

Raye Birk

Joseph Kilminster

Angela Bassett

Cheryl McNair

Elizabeth Kemp

Jane Smith

Jeanne Mori

Lorna Onizuka

Lane Smith

Larry Mulloy

Peter Boyle

Roger Boisjoly

Alan Ackles

Gene Thomas

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