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The Right Stuff
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The Right Stuff

1983-10-20 · 193 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · History

At the dawn of the Space Race, seven test pilots set out to become the first American astronauts to enter space. However, the road to making history brings momentous challenges.

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Directors
Philip Kaufman
Production companies
The Ladd Company, Winkler Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 27,000,000
Revenue
USD 21,500,000

Top Cast

Sam ShepardSam ShepardChuck Yeager
Scott GlennScott GlennAlan Shepard
Ed HarrisEd HarrisJohn Glenn
Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidGordon Cooper
Fred WardFred WardGus Grissom
Barbara HersheyBarbara HersheyGlennis Yeager
Kim StanleyKim StanleyPancho Barnes
Veronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightBetty Grissom
Pamela ReedPamela ReedTrudy Cooper
Scott PaulinScott PaulinDeke Slayton
Charles FrankCharles FrankScott Carpenter
Lance HenriksenLance HenriksenWally Schirra
Donald MoffatDonald MoffatLyndon B. Johnson
Levon HelmLevon HelmJack Ridley / Narrator
Mary Jo DeschanelMary Jo DeschanelAnnie Glenn
Scott WilsonScott WilsonScott Crossfield
Kathy BakerKathy BakerLouise Shepard
Mickey CrockerMarge Slayton
Susan KaseRene Carpenter
Mittie SmithJo Schirra

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