The Challenger Disaster
James Hawes, 2013
Truth, Lies, and O-Rings
Allan J. McDonald, James R. Hansen, 2009
The Challenger Disaster is a movie directed by James Hawes in 2013 and based on the book Truth, Lies, and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster by Allan J. McDonald and James R. Hansen, first published in 2009. The movie features William Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Brian Dennehy, Bruce Greenwood, Kevin McNally, Eve Best, and others.
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Storyline
In 1986, the catastrophic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger sent shockwaves through the annals of American space exploration. The loss of seven courageous astronauts, notably including Christa McAuliffe, the pioneering teacher bound for space, unfolded before the eyes of countless viewers via live television coverage. However, even more startling was the uncertainty surrounding the investigation into the disaster’s root cause.
Movie vs Book
Year
2013
Minutes
90
Movie Rate
7.30
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Movie
The Challenger Disaster
Original title: The Challenger
Director: James Hawes
Country: UK
Year: 2013
Length: 1h30m
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Year
2009
Pages
648
Book Rate
8.06
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Book
Truth, Lies, and O-Rings
Subtitle: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
Author: Allan J. McDonald, James R. Hansen
Country: USA
First published in: 2009
Length: 648 pages
Genre: Non Fiction
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