Challenger
1990-02-25 | 140 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Karen AllenChrista McAuliffe
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Barry BostwickCommander Francis R. Scobee
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Richard JenkinsGregory B. Jarvis
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Brian KerwinCaptain Michael J. Smith
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Joe MortonDr. Ronald McNair
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Keone YoungLt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka
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Raye BirkJoseph Kilminster
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Angela BassettCheryl McNair
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Elizabeth KempJane Smith
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Jeanne MoriLorna Onizuka
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Lane SmithLarry Mulloy
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Peter BoyleRoger Boisjoly
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