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The Challenger Disaster 2013 Directed by James Hawes

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.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 18 March 2013
90 mins
Cast
William Hurt Richard Feynman
Bruce Greenwood General Kutyna
Joanne Whalley Gweneth Feynman
Eve Best Sally Ride
Henry Goodman Dr. Weiss
Kevin McNally Lawrence Mulloy
Sean Cameron Michael Judson Lovingood
Meganne Young Michelle Feynman
Langley Kirkwood Avionics Engineer
Nick Boraine SRB Engineer
Stevel Marc Taxi Driver
Danny Keogh Head Of Recovery