Challenger
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.
Top Billed Cast
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
Featured Crew
Glenn Jordan
Director
George Englund
Writer
David E. Kole
Music
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Paul Rubell
Editor
Mary Anna Dennard
Casting
JoAnn May-Pavey
Unit Production Manager
George Englund Jr
Producer
Courtney Pledger
Producer
Debbie Robins-de La Bouillerie
Producer