New Hampshire teacher Christa McAuliffe joins six other astronauts on the tragic 1986 space-shuttle flight.
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- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Karen Allen | ... |
Christa McAuliffe
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| Barry Bostwick | ... |
Commander Francis R. Scobee
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Julie Fulton | ... |
Dr. Judith A. Resnick
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| Richard Jenkins | ... |
Gregory B. Jarvis
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| Brian Kerwin | ... |
Captain Michael J. Smith
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| Joe Morton | ... |
Dr. Ronald McNair
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| Keone Young | ... |
Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka
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| Raye Birk | ... |
Joseph Kilminster
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James Monroe Black | ... |
Robert Mayfield
(as James Black)
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| Angela Bassett | ... |
Cheryl McNair
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| Elizabeth Kemp | ... |
Jane Smith
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Jeanne Mori | ... |
Lorna Onizuka
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| Lane Smith | ... |
Larry Mulloy
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| Peter Boyle | ... |
Roger Boisjoly
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| Alan Ackles | ... |
Gene Thomas
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Alissa Alban | ... |
System instructor
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Thomas Allen Jr. | ... |
Scott Smith
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Melinda Ann Austin | ... |
June Scobee
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Ted Baader | ... |
Engineer Mark
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John Beaird | ... |
Communications Instructor
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James Belcher | ... |
Robert Ebling
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| Norman Bennett | ... |
Judson Lovingood
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| Joe Berryman | ... |
Arnie Aldrich
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Debbie Boily | ... |
Marcia Jarvis
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| Bill Bolender | ... |
Horace Lamberth
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Kristin Bond | ... |
Caroline McAuliffe
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Melodee Bowman | ... |
Norma Boisjoly
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| Rodger Boyce | ... |
(as Roger Boycea)
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| Kale Browne | ... |
Steven McAuliffe
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Robert Michael Bryce | ... |
Engineer Stan
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Wirt Cain | ... |
Mike Weeks
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Darlesia Cearcy | ... |
Sharia
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Melissa Chan | ... |
Janelle Onizuka
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Brady Coleman | ... |
George Hardy
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| Blue Deckert | ... |
Johnny Corlew
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Adam Englund | ... |
Lockheed Representative
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Terri Harrel | ... |
(as Terri Harell)
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| Melanie Haynes | ... |
Michelle Brekke
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| Sean Hennigan | ... |
Team Leader
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Gloria Hocking | ... |
Ann Bradley
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| Danny Kamin | ... |
Al McDonald
(as Daniel Tucker Kamin)
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Anne Klousia | ... |
Judy Garcia
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| Dennis Letts | ... |
Cecil Houston
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Gavin Luckett | ... |
Reggie McNair
(as Gavin O'Mar Luckett)
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Ken Magee | ... |
Stanley Reinartz
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Nathan Mason | ... |
Nathan
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Sean McGraw | ... |
Rick Nygrin
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| James McQueen | ... |
(as Jim McQueen)
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Randy Means | ... |
Jerry Mason
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Lou Michaels | ... |
Woman in Fitting Room
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Red Mitchell | ... |
Lamberth's Assistant
(as Mark 'Red' Mitchell)
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Eileen Morris | ... |
Reporter
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Naoka Nakagawa | ... |
Darien Onizuka
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| Marco Perella | ... |
Dick Methia
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Jim Peters | ... |
Arnie Thompson
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Spencer Prokop | ... |
Launch Commentator
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William Roberts | ... |
Data instructor
(as Bill Roberts)
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| Brandon Smith | ... |
Charlie Steventon
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Robert Strane | ... |
J. E. Kinsbury
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| Mary Chris Wall | ... |
Barbara Morgan
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| Woody Watson | ... |
Charly Justiz
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| Madonna Young Magee | ... |
Roberta Boisjoly
(as Madonna Young)
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Norma Young | ... |
Margaret
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| Wendye Clarendon | ... |
NASA Instructor
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Vince Davis | ... |
Ground Base Astronaut
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Gerald Elliott | ... |
Mr. Resnick
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| Don Kruizinga | ... |
Security Guard
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J. David Wayne | ... |
Reporter
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| Al Hayter | ... |
Nasa Technician (uncredited)
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Michael Sirois | ... |
Engineer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Glenn Jordan | ||
Written by
| George Englund | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| George Englund Jr. | ... | producer |
| Courtney Pledger | ... | producer |
| Debbie Robins-de La Bouillerie | ... | producer (as Debbie Robins) |
Music by
| David E. Kole | ||
Cinematography by
| Newton Thomas Sigel | ||
Editing by
| Paul Rubell | ||
Editorial Department
| Paul D. Goldman | ... | post production supervisor |
Casting By
| Mary Anna Dennard | ||
Production Management
| JoAnn May-Pavey | ... | unit production manager |
Art Department
| David E. Harshbarger | ... | property master |
| Richard D. Wright | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Russell Brower | ... | sound editor |
| Andre Caporaso | ... | sound editor |
| Clark Conrad | ... | re-recording mixer |
| T.W. Davis | ... | sound editor |
| Gary Gelfand | ... | sound editor (as Gary S. Gelfand) |
| Ken Gladden | ... | sound editor |
| Jacob Goldstein | ... | production sound mixer |
| Doug Gray | ... | sound editor |
| Vince Gutierrez | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Phil Jamtaas | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Joseph A. Johnston | ... | sound editor |
| Mace Matiosian | ... | sound editor |
| Scott Millan | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John S. Orr | ... | sound editor |
| Tim Philben | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Scharf | ... | sound editor |
| Randal S. Thomas | ... | sound editor |
| Larry Tozzi | ... | post sound supervisor |
| Randal S. Thomas | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Driskell | ... | gaffer |
| Brian Kinzey | ... | additional electric |
| John W. Scott | ... | gaffer |
| Bubba Sheffield | ... | grip |
| Peter J. Verrando | ... | video playback operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Fran Allgood | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation |
| John Caper Jr. | ... | music supervisor |
| Jim Hoffman | ... | music preparation |
Script and Continuity Department
| J. Ellen Evans | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ron Kern | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Donella Coffey | ... | assistant to producers |
| Cindy Nelson | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1990) (United States) (tv)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
- R.C.V. 2001 (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This film profiles the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the space shuttle Challenger, that resulted in its explosion 73 seconds after 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.
Written by John Sacksteder |
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| Taglines | based on the true story of the tragic space shuttle disaster See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | A TV movie made for the ABC network. See more » |
| Goofs | About 45 minutes in when you hear the song Wind Beneath my Wings playing. The movie takes place in 1985-86. The song didn't come out until 1988. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by The Challenger Disaster (2013). See more » |
| Quotes |
Lt. Col. Ellison Onizuka:
Why are you closing the windows? It's hot in here. Lorna Onizuka: Because I'm gonna shout. See more » |