USA,
1990, 160 min
Directed by:
Glenn JordanCinematography:
Newton Thomas SigelCast:
Karen Allen, Barry Bostwick, Richard Jenkins, Brian Kerwin, Joe Morton, Angela Bassett, Lane Smith, Peter Boyle, Brandon Smith, Raye Birk, Lance Kerwin (more)VOD (1)
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This film profiles 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. 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. Film is lent authenticity by being filmed at the Johnson Space Center in Texas. (official distributor synopsis)
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