The Challenger Disaster(2013)
Overview
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.
Director
James Hawes
Studio
Science Channel
Cast
William Hurt
as Richard Feynman
Bruce Greenwood
as General Kutyna
Joanne Whalley
as Gweneth Feynman
Brian Dennehy
as Rogers
Eve Best
as Sally Ride
Kevin McNally
as Lawrence Mulloy
Henry Goodman
as Dr. Weiss
Langley Kirkwood
as Avionics Engineer
Nick Boraine
as SRB Engineer
Meganne Young
as Michelle Feynman
Danny Keogh
as Head Of Recovery
Sean Cameron Michael
as Judson Lovingood
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
Science Channel • BBC • Erste Weltweit Medien
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What is The Challenger Disaster about?▼
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.
Who directed The Challenger Disaster?▼
The Challenger Disaster was directed by James Hawes and released in 2013. It is a thriller, drama, history, tv movie film.
How long is The Challenger Disaster?▼
The Challenger Disaster has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in The Challenger Disaster?▼
The cast of The Challenger Disaster includes William Hurt as Richard Feynman, Bruce Greenwood as General Kutyna, Joanne Whalley as Gweneth Feynman, Brian Dennehy as Rogers, Eve Best as Sally Ride and more.
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