The Challenger Disaster

2013 1h 30m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 129

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: James Hawes
Writers: Kate Gartside
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by James Hawes, shot by Lukas Strebel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Chris Letcher. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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William Hurt and Bruce Greenwood and Joanne Whalley carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2421662 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

James Hawes directs. Lukas Strebel behind the camera. Chris Letcher scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by James Hawes, shot by Lukas Strebel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Chris Letcher. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6William Hurt and Bruce Greenwood and Joanne Whalley carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2421662 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.