The Challenger Disaster (2013)
The Challenger Disaster is a 2013 thriller movie directed by James Hawes, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars William Hurt, Bruce Greenwood and Joanne Whalley.
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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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.
When was The Challenger Disaster released?
The Challenger Disaster was released on 18 March 2013.
How long is The Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster runs 1h 30m.
Who made The Challenger Disaster?
The Challenger Disaster was directed by James Hawes.
Cast
- William Hurt as Richard Feynman
- Bruce Greenwood as General Kutyna
- Joanne Whalley as Gweneth Feynman
- Brian Dennehy as Rogers
- Eve Best as Sally Ride
- Kevin McNally as Lawrence Mulloy
- Henry Goodman as Dr. Weiss
- Langley Kirkwood as Avionics Engineer
- Nick Boraine as SRB Engineer
- Meganne Young as Michelle Feynman
- Danny Keogh as Head Of Recovery
- Sean Cameron Michael as Judson Lovingood
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