Challenger

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Karen Allen

Christa McAuliffe

Age : 72 | Popularity : 15%

Barry Bostwick

Commander Francis R. Scobee

Age : 79 | Popularity : 15%

Julie Fulton

Dr. Judith A. Resnick

Age : 65 | Popularity : 3%

Richard Jenkins

Gregory B. Jarvis

Age : 76 | Popularity : 29%

Brian Kerwin

Captain Michael J. Smith

Age : 74 | Popularity : 7%

Joe Morton

Dr. Ronald McNair

Age : 76 | Popularity : 24%

Keone Young

Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka

Age : 76 | Popularity : 8%

Raye Birk

Joseph Kilminster

Age : 80 | Popularity : 4%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Editing	Editor	Paul Rubell
Camera	Director of Photography	Newton Thomas Sigel
Production	Unit Production Manager	JoAnn May-Pavey
	Casting	Mary Anna Dennard
Directing	Director	Glenn Jordan
Writing	Writer	George Englund
Sound	Music	David E. Kole
Department	Role	Name

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