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Mercury 13

2018-04-08 · 79 min · ★ 6.7

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After rigorous testing in 1961, a small group of skilled female pilots are asked to step aside when only men are selected for spaceflight.

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Directors
Heather Walsh, David Sington
Production companies
Fine Point Films
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Myrtle CagleHerself
Jerrie CobbHerself
Wally FunkWally FunkHerself

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