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Challenger (1990)

1990-02-25 · 2h 20m · EN
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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 AllenKaren AllenChrista McAuliffeBarry BostwickBarry BostwickCommander Francis R. ScobeeJulie FultonJulie FultonDr. Judith A. ResnickRichard JenkinsRichard JenkinsGregory B. JarvisBrian KerwinBrian KerwinCaptain Michael J. SmithJoe MortonJoe MortonDr. Ronald McNairKeone YoungKeone YoungLt. Colonel Ellison OnizukaRaye BirkRaye BirkJoseph KilminsterJames Monroe BlackJames Monroe BlackRobert MayfieldAngela BassettAngela BassettCheryl McNairElizabeth KempElizabeth KempJane SmithJeanne MoriJeanne MoriLorna Onizuka

Keywords

SpacecraftNasaAstronautCorporate negligenceDocudrama

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinitySpacecraft · Nasa · AstronautVisual styleSpacecraftDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference322317

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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.

How long is Challenger?

Challenger has a runtime of 140 minutes.

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