The Challenger Disaster
Synopsis
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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73 Seconds | THE CHALLENGER DISASTER
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-19
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William Hurt
Richard Feynman
Bruce Greenwood
General Kutyna
Joanne Whalley
Gweneth Feynman
Brian Dennehy
Rogers
Eve Best
Sally Ride
Kevin McNally
Lawrence Mulloy
Henry Goodman
Dr. Weiss
Langley Kirkwood
Avionics Engineer
Nick Boraine
SRB Engineer
Meganne Young
Michelle Feynman
Danny Keogh
Head Of Recovery
Sean Cameron Michael
Judson Lovingood
Robert Hobbs
Allan J. Macdonald
Stephen Jennings
Neil Armstrong
Nicholas Pauling
Bill Graham
Adam Neill
Blade Engineer
Stevel Marc
Taxi Driver
Graham Hopkins
Reporter #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hawes
- Screenplay & Story
- Kate Gartside, Richard Feynman, Allan McDonald, James R. Hansen
- Original Score
- Chris Letcher
- Original Title
- The Challenger Disaster
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Science Channel, BBC, Erste Weltweit Medien, Pictureshow Productions, The Open University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hawes
Kate Gartside, Richard Feynman, Allan McDonald, James R. Hansen
Chris Letcher
Lukas Strebel
Laurie Borg
Department Leadership Roster
James Hawes
Director
Laurie Borg
Producer
Kate Gartside
Writer
Chris Letcher
Original Music Composer
Lukas Strebel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challenger Disaster
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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.
Who stars in The Challenger Disaster?
The principal cast of The Challenger Disaster includes William Hurt, Bruce Greenwood, Joanne Whalley, Brian Dennehy, Eve Best.
When was The Challenger Disaster released and how long is it?
The Challenger Disaster was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Challenger Disaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Challenger Disaster was composed by Chris Letcher.
Is The Challenger Disaster based on a book or true story?
The Challenger Disaster is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Richard Feynman", Book: "Allan McDonald", Book: "James R. Hansen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).