Challenger (1990)
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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.
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Karen AllenChrista McAuliffe
Barry BostwickCommander Francis R. ScobeeJulie FultonDr. Judith A. Resnick
Richard JenkinsGregory B. Jarvis
Brian KerwinCaptain Michael J. Smith
Joe MortonDr. Ronald McNair
Keone YoungLt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka
Raye BirkJoseph KilminsterJames Monroe BlackRobert Mayfield
Angela BassettCheryl McNair
Elizabeth KempJane Smith
Jeanne MoriLorna OnizukaKeywords
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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinitySpacecraft · Nasa · AstronautVisual styleSpacecraftDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference322317
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Frequently asked questions about Challenger
What is Challenger about?
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.
How long is Challenger?
Challenger has a runtime of 140 minutes.