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The Challenger Disaster
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The Challenger Disaster

2013-03-18 · 90 min · ★ 7.3

Thriller · Drama · History · TV Movie

When the space shuttle Challenger blew up in 1986, it was the most shocking event in the history of American spaceflight. The deaths of seven astronauts, including the first teacher in space Christa McAuliffe, were watched live on television by millions of viewers. But what was more shocking was that the cause of the disaster might never be uncovered. The Challenger is the story of how Richard Feynman, one of America's most famous scientists, helped to discover the cause of a tragedy that stunned America.

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Directors
James Hawes
Production companies
Science Channel, BBC, Erste Weltweit Medien, Pictureshow Productions, The Open University
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William HurtWilliam HurtRichard Feynman
Bruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodGeneral Kutyna
Joanne WhalleyJoanne WhalleyGweneth Feynman
Brian DennehyBrian DennehyRogers
Eve BestEve BestSally Ride
Kevin McNallyKevin McNallyLawrence Mulloy
Henry GoodmanHenry GoodmanDr. Weiss
Langley KirkwoodLangley KirkwoodAvionics Engineer
Nick BoraineNick BoraineSRB Engineer
Meganne YoungMeganne YoungMichelle Feynman
Danny KeoghDanny KeoghHead Of Recovery
Sean Cameron MichaelSean Cameron MichaelJudson Lovingood
Robert HobbsRobert HobbsAllan J. Macdonald
Stephen JenningsStephen JenningsNeil Armstrong
Nicholas PaulingNicholas PaulingBill Graham
Adam NeillAdam NeillBlade Engineer
Stevel MarcStevel MarcTaxi Driver
Graham HopkinsGraham HopkinsReporter #1
Dana ProphetReporter #2
Clayton BoydClayton BoydReporter #3

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