The Challenger Disaster (2013)
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.
Director: James Hawes
Genre: Thriller, Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 18, 2013
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Kate Gartside
- Richard Feynman (Book)
- Allan McDonald (Book)
- James R. Hansen (Book)
Music: Chris Letcher
Cinematography: Lukas Strebel
Production: Science Channel, BBC, Erste Weltweit Medien, Pictureshow Productions, The Open University
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
nasa, investigation, disaster, space shuttle, feynmann, challenger tragedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Challenger Disaster stars William Hurt, Bruce Greenwood, Joanne Whalley, Brian Dennehy, Eve Best, Kevin McNally.
- How long is The Challenger Disaster?
- The Challenger Disaster has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Challenger Disaster?
- The Challenger Disaster is a Thriller, Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Challenger Disaster produced?
- The Challenger Disaster was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.