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The Challenger Disaster

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 38m
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Dean Cain, Cameron Arnett, Glenn Morshower, Les Miles, Erika Waldorf, Nathan VonMinden, and Eric Hanson in The Challenger Disaster (2019)
Inspired by the true story. The night before the Challenger disaster in 1986, a hot headed engineer leads a desperate race against the clock to stop the launch and the subsequent cover up and whistleblowing.
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Inspired by the true story. The night before the Challenger disaster in 1986, a hot headed engineer leads a desperate race against the clock to stop the launch and the subsequent cover up an... Read allInspired by the true story. The night before the Challenger disaster in 1986, a hot headed engineer leads a desperate race against the clock to stop the launch and the subsequent cover up and whistleblowing.Inspired by the true story. The night before the Challenger disaster in 1986, a hot headed engineer leads a desperate race against the clock to stop the launch and the subsequent cover up and whistleblowing.

  • Director
    • Nathan VonMinden
  • Writer
    • Nathan VonMinden
  • Stars
    • Eric Hanson
    • Cameron Arnett
    • Gerald Brodin
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
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    • Director
      • Nathan VonMinden
    • Writer
      • Nathan VonMinden
    • Stars
      • Eric Hanson
      • Cameron Arnett
      • Gerald Brodin
    • 46User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Dean Cain, Glenn Morshower, Les Miles, and Eric Hanson in The Challenger Disaster (2019)
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    Dean Cain in The Challenger Disaster (2019)
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    Cameron Arnett, Les Miles, and Eric Hanson in The Challenger Disaster (2019)
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    Eric Hanson
    Eric Hanson
    • Adam
    Cameron Arnett
    Cameron Arnett
    • Bill
    Gerald Brodin
    Gerald Brodin
    • Frank
    Ash T
    Ash T
    • Carl
    • (as Ash Tholpady)
    Garry Nation
    Garry Nation
    • Dean
    Jose Quinones
    Jose Quinones
    • Edwin
    Dean Cain
    Dean Cain
    • Larry Arnold (Lawyer)
    Glenn Morshower
    Glenn Morshower
    • Finch Richards (Lawyer)
    Les Miles
    Les Miles
    • Nelson
    Brandi Price
    Brandi Price
    • Mary
    Scott Petty
    Scott Petty
    • Jim Wit
    Mike T. Tremblay
    Mike T. Tremblay
    • Kurt
    Jason Sweatt
    Jason Sweatt
    • Pat
    Erika Waldorf
    Erika Waldorf
    • Christa McAuliffe
    Keith Rushing
    Keith Rushing
    • Rogers Commission Leader
    B.J. Arnett
    • Dr. Sally Ride
    Jim Lawrence
    • Tim (Lawyer Boss)
    Pamela Billedo
    Pamela Billedo
    • Vicky
    • Director
      • Nathan VonMinden
    • Writer
      • Nathan VonMinden
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    • Trivia
      As indicated in the film, at least one astronaut survived the initial explosion. While the film depicts astronaut / teacher Christa McAuliffe during the disaster and shows a hand flipping a switch, it is known that astronaut Ron McNair reached forward and, following procedure, flipped the emergency oxygen switch for astronaut Michael J. Smith, who was seated directly in front of him.
    • Quotes

      Finch Richards (Lawyer): I'm here to determine if you're a victim, or if you are the cause of the problem before we take your case.

    User reviews46

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    9/10
    This is a really, really good movie
    With strong acting and direction, this film manages to make talk riveting, à la "The China Syndrome". It's hard to make a movie about an event where everyone knows the outcome, but watching this film I really felt like I was getting a look behind the curtain, as we spend the night before the tragic launch with five of the engineers. It's engrossing, at times harrowing, and ultimately heartbreaking.
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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Čelendžer katastrofa
    • Filming locations
      • San Antonio, Texas, USA(Brooks City Base)
    • Production company
      • Vision Makers
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    • Budget
      • $175,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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