The Challenger Disaster

The Challenger Disaster (2013)

18/03/2013 (GB)
Thriller, Drama, History, TV Movie
1h 30m

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.

  • James HawesDirector
  • Kate GartsideWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • nasa
  • investigation
  • disaster
  • space shuttle
  • feynmann
  • challenger tragedy

Top Billed Cast

William Hurt

William Hurt

Richard Feynman

Bruce Greenwood

Bruce Greenwood

General Kutyna

Joanne Whalley

Joanne Whalley

Gweneth Feynman

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Rogers

Eve Best

Eve Best

Sally Ride

Henry Goodman

Henry Goodman

Dr. Weiss

Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally

Lawrence Mulloy

Sean Cameron Michael

Sean Cameron Michael

Judson Lovingood

Meganne Young

Meganne Young

Michelle Feynman

Langley Kirkwood

Langley Kirkwood

Avionics Engineer

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