Poster of Challenger

Challenger

Plot: 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
Release Date: Sunday, February 25 1990
34 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Karen AllenKaren Allen
Karen Allen was
38 in Challenger
as 'Christa McAuliffe'.
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Portrait of Barry BostwickBarry Bostwick
Barry Bostwick was
45 in Challenger
as 'Commander Francis R. Scobee'.
Sat, Feb 24 1945
Portrait of Julie FultonJulie Fulton
Julie Fulton was
30 in Challenger
as 'Dr. Judith A. Resnick'.
Fri, Apr 10 1959
Portrait of Richard JenkinsRichard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins was
42 in Challenger
as 'Gregory B. Jarvis'.
Sun, May 04 1947
Portrait of Brian KerwinBrian Kerwin
Brian Kerwin was
40 in Challenger
as 'Captain Michael J. Smith'.
Tue, Oct 25 1949
Portrait of Joe MortonJoe Morton
Joe Morton was
42 in Challenger
as 'Dr. Ronald McNair'.
Sat, Oct 18 1947
Portrait of Keone YoungKeone Young
Keone Young was
42 in Challenger
as 'Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka'.
Sat, Sep 06 1947
Portrait of Raye BirkRaye Birk
Raye Birk was
46 in Challenger
as 'Joseph Kilminster'.
Thu, May 27 1943
Portrait of James Monroe BlackJames Monroe Black
James Monroe Black was
30 in Challenger
as 'Robert Mayfield'.
Thu, Apr 23 1959
Portrait of Angela BassettAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett was
31 in Challenger
as 'Cheryl McNair'.
Sat, Aug 16 1958
Portrait of Elizabeth KempElizabeth Kemp
Elizabeth Kemp was
38 in Challenger
as 'Jane Smith'.
Mon, Nov 05 1951 –
Fri, Sep 01 2017
Portrait of Jeanne MoriJeanne Mori
Jeanne Mori was
>> in Challenger
as 'Lorna Onizuka'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lane SmithLane Smith
Lane Smith was
53 in Challenger
as 'Larry Mulloy'.
Wed, Apr 29 1936 –
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Portrait of Peter BoylePeter Boyle
Peter Boyle was
54 in Challenger
as 'Roger Boisjoly'.
Fri, Oct 18 1935 –
Tue, Dec 12 2006
Portrait of Alan AcklesAlan Ackles
Alan Ackles was
>> in Challenger
as 'Gene Thomas'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alissa AlbanAlissa Alban
Alissa Alban was
26 in Challenger
as 'System instructor'.
Wed, May 22 1963 –
Fri, Mar 23 2001
Portrait of Thomas Allen Jr.Thomas Allen Jr.
Thomas Allen Jr. was
>> in Challenger
as 'Scott Smith'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Melinda Ann AustinMelinda Ann Austin
Melinda Ann Austin was
>> in Challenger
as 'June Scobee'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ted BaaderTed Baader
Ted Baader was
>> in Challenger
as 'Engineer Mark'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John BeairdJohn Beaird
John Beaird was
>> in Challenger
as 'Communications Instructor'.
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Portrait of James BelcherJames Belcher
James Belcher was
>> in Challenger
as 'Robert Ebling'.
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Portrait of Norman BennettNorman Bennett
Norman Bennett was
>> in Challenger
as 'Judson Lovingood'.
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Portrait of Joe BerrymanJoe Berryman
Joe Berryman was
>> in Challenger
as 'Arnie Aldrich'.
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Portrait of Debbie BoilyDebbie Boily
Debbie Boily was
>> in Challenger
as 'Marcia Jarvis'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill BolenderBill Bolender
Bill Bolender was
49 in Challenger
as 'Horace Lamberth'.
Thu, Nov 14 1940
Portrait of Kristin BondKristin Bond
Kristin Bond was
>> in Challenger
as 'Caroline McAuliffe'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Melodee BowmanMelodee Bowman
Melodee Bowman was
>> in Challenger
as 'Norma Boisjoly'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rodger BoyceRodger Boyce
Rodger Boyce was
>> in Challenger
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kale BrowneKale Browne
Kale Browne was
39 in Challenger
as 'Steven McAuliffe'.
Fri, Jun 16 1950
Portrait of Robert Michael BryceRobert Michael Bryce
Robert Michael Bryce was
>> in Challenger
as 'Engineer Stan'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wirt CainWirt Cain
Wirt Cain was
>> in Challenger
as 'Mike Weeks'.
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Portrait of Darlesia CearcyDarlesia Cearcy
Darlesia Cearcy was
>> in Challenger
as 'Sharia'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Melissa ChanMelissa Chan
Melissa Chan was
>> in Challenger
as 'Janelle Onizuka'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brady ColemanBrady Coleman
Brady Coleman was
>> in Challenger
as 'George Hardy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Blue DeckertBlue Deckert
Blue Deckert was
39 in Challenger
as 'Johnny Corlew'.
Sat, Jan 20 1951
Portrait of Adam EnglundAdam Englund
Adam Englund was
>> in Challenger
as 'Lockheed Representative'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terri HarrelTerri Harrel
Terri Harrel was
>> in Challenger
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Portrait of Melanie HaynesMelanie Haynes
Melanie Haynes was
>> in Challenger
as 'Michelle Brekke'.
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Portrait of Sean HenniganSean Hennigan
Sean Hennigan was
27 in Challenger
as 'Team Leader'.
Fri, May 18 1962
Portrait of Gloria HockingGloria Hocking
Gloria Hocking was
>> in Challenger
as 'Ann Bradley'.
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Portrait of Danny KaminDanny Kamin
Danny Kamin was
42 in Challenger
as 'Al McDonald'.
Thu, Sep 18 1947
Portrait of Anne KlousiaAnne Klousia
Anne Klousia was
>> in Challenger
as 'Judy Garcia'.
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Portrait of Dennis LettsDennis Letts
Dennis Letts was
55 in Challenger
as 'Cecil Houston'.
Wed, Sep 05 1934 –
Fri, Feb 22 2008
Portrait of Gavin LuckettGavin Luckett
Gavin Luckett was
>> in Challenger
as 'Reggie McNair'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken MageeKen Magee
Ken Magee was
43 in Challenger
as 'Stanley Reinartz'.
Wed, Dec 11 1946 –
Thu, Dec 31 2015
Portrait of Nathan MasonNathan Mason
Nathan Mason was
>> in Challenger
as 'Nathan'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sean McGrawSean McGraw
Sean McGraw was
>> in Challenger
as 'Rick Nygrin'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James McQueenJames McQueen
James McQueen was
>> in Challenger
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Randy MeansRandy Means
Randy Means was
>> in Challenger
as 'Jerry Mason'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lou MichaelsLou Michaels
Lou Michaels was
>> in Challenger
as 'Woman in Fitting Room'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eileen MorrisEileen Morris
Eileen Morris was
>> in Challenger
as 'Reporter'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Naoka NakagawaNaoka Nakagawa
Naoka Nakagawa was
>> in Challenger
as 'Darien Onizuka'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marco PerellaMarco Perella
Marco Perella was
40 in Challenger
as 'Dick Methia'.
Wed, May 18 1949

Crew

Portrait of Glenn JordanGlenn Jordan
Glenn Jordan was
53 in Challenger
as 'Director'
Sun, Apr 05 1936
Portrait of Newton Thomas SigelNewton Thomas Sigel
Newton Thomas Sigel was
>> in Challenger
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of George EnglundGeorge Englund
George Englund was
63 in Challenger
as 'Writer'
Tue, Jun 22 1926 –
Thu, Sep 14 2017
Portrait of Paul RubellPaul Rubell
Paul Rubell was
37 in Challenger
as 'Editor'
Sat, Sep 06 1952
Portrait of David E. KoleDavid E. Kole
David E. Kole was
>> in Challenger
as 'Music'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary Anna DennardMary Anna Dennard
Mary Anna Dennard was
>> in Challenger
as 'Casting'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of JoAnn May-PaveyJoAnn May-Pavey
JoAnn May-Pavey was
>> in Challenger
as 'Unit Production Manager'
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