Challenger
Synopsis
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.
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Karen Allen
Christa McAuliffe
Barry Bostwick
Commander Francis R. Scobee
Julie Fulton
Dr. Judith A. Resnick
Richard Jenkins
Gregory B. Jarvis
Brian Kerwin
Captain Michael J. Smith
Joe Morton
Dr. Ronald McNair
Keone Young
Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka
Raye Birk
Joseph Kilminster
James Monroe Black
Robert Mayfield
Angela Bassett
Cheryl McNair
Elizabeth Kemp
Jane Smith
Jeanne Mori
Lorna Onizuka
Lane Smith
Larry Mulloy
Peter Boyle
Roger Boisjoly
Alan Ackles
Gene Thomas
Alissa Alban
System instructor
Thomas Allen Jr.
Scott Smith
Melinda Ann Austin
June Scobee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- George Englund
- Original Score
- David E. Kole
- Original Title
- Challenger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- King Phoenix Entertainment, IndieProd Company Productions, George Englund Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
George Englund
David E. Kole
Newton Thomas Sigel
Paul Rubell
George Englund Jr, Courtney Pledger, Debbie Robins-de La Bouillerie
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Jordan
Director
George Englund
Writer
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Paul Rubell
Editor
George Englund Jr
Producer
Courtney Pledger
Producer
Debbie Robins-de La Bouillerie
Producer
David E. Kole
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Challenger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Challenger about?
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.
Who directed Challenger?
Challenger was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in Challenger?
The principal cast of Challenger includes Karen Allen, Barry Bostwick, Julie Fulton, Richard Jenkins, Brian Kerwin.
When was Challenger released and how long is it?
Challenger was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Challenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Challenger was composed by David E. Kole.