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Challenger is a 1990 American disaster drama television film based on the events surrounding the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Its production was somewhat controversial as the families of the astronauts generally objected to it. The film concentrates on the safety inspections and arguments surrounding the O-rings that ultimately were blamed for the explosion of Challenger. While doing this, it also aims to show the personal humanity of the seven crew members. Generally, the film supports the Space Shuttle program and the dedication of NASA personnel in general while criticizing NASA management.
Original Release
02/25/1990
US Release
02/25/1990
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Ted Baader | Engineer Mark |
John Beaird | Communications Instructor |
Producers
Name | Role |
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George Englund Jr. | Producer |
Courtney Pledger | Producer |
Debbie Robins-de La Bouillerie | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |