
Feature film — 2013
The Challenger Disaster (2013)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 131 votes.
Science Channel / BBC / Erste Weltweit Medien / Pictureshow Productions / The Open University
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Director: James Hawes
On screen
Cast & crew

William Hurt
Richard Feynman

Bruce Greenwood
General Kutyna

Joanne Whalley
Gweneth Feynman

Brian Dennehy
Rogers

Eve Best
Sally Ride

Kevin McNally
Lawrence Mulloy

Henry Goodman
Dr. Weiss

Langley Kirkwood
Avionics Engineer

Nick Boraine
SRB Engineer

Meganne Young
Michelle Feynman

Danny Keogh
Head Of Recovery

Sean Cameron Michael
Judson Lovingood
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