Challenger
First aired on Feb 25, 1990
60%
Genres: 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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Karen Allen | Christa McAuliffe
Barry Bostwick | Commander Francis R. Scobee
Julie Fulton | Dr. Judith A. Resnick
Richard Jenkins | Gregory B. Jarvis
Brian Kerwin | Captain Michael J. Smith
Joe Morton | Dr. Ronald McNair
Featured Crew
Glenn Jordan | Director
Mary Anna Dennard | Casting
JoAnn May-Pavey | Unit Production Manager
Paul Rubell | Editor
Newton Thomas Sigel | Director of Photography
George Englund | Writer
