Challenger

– A profile of the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
Challenger (1990)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

Challenger (1990) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Feb 1990

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Director:

Glenn Jordan

Writer:

George Englund

Main Actors:

Karen Allen, Barry Bostwick, Julie Fulton, Richard Jenkins

Plot:

This film profiles the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the space shuttle Challenger, that resulted in its explosion 73 seconds after takeoff. 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. Film is lent authenticity by being filmed at the Johnson Space Center in Texas.

Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Production:

IndieProd

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10