The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
Release: 1983-10-20·Runtime: 193m·★ 7.4
DramaHistoryAdventure
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The Ladd Company
Chartoff-Winkler Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Edward Anhaltas Grand Designer
Michael Pritchardas Texan
Fred Wardas Gus Grissom
Kathy Bakeras Louise Shepard
Royal Danoas Minister
Jim Haynieas Air Force Major
William Russas Slick Goodlin
William Hallas The Permanent Press Corps
Scott Beachas Chief Scientist
Ed Harrisas John Glenn
David Clennonas Liaison Man
O-Lan Jonesas Girl at Pancho's
Kim Stanleyas Pancho Barnes
Chuck Yeageras Fred
Sam Shepardas Chuck Yeager
Scott Paulinas Deke Slayton
Donald Moffatas Lyndon B. Johnson
Mary Apickas Woman Reporter
Levon Helmas Jack Ridley / Narrator
Darryl Henriquesas Life Reporter
Scott Glennas Alan Shepard
David Gulpililas Aborigine
Dennis Quaidas Gordon Cooper
Pamela Reedas Trudy Cooper
Veronica Cartwrightas Betty Grissom
Mary Jo Deschanelas Annie Glenn
Scott Wilsonas Scott Crossfield
John P. Ryanas Head of Program
John Dehneras Henry Luce
Mimi Sarkisianas New Mexico Nurse in Lobby (uncredited)
Charles Frankas Scott Carpenter
Eric Sevareidas Himself
Harry Sheareras NASA Recruiter
Barbara Hersheyas Glennis Yeager
Lance Henriksenas Wally Schirra
Jeff Goldblumas NASA RecruiterCrew
" />Caleb DeschanelDirector of Photography
" />Randy ThomSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Bill ContiOriginal Music Composer
" />Lynn StalmasterCasting
" />Richard HymnsSound Effects Editor
" />Buddy Joe HookerStunt Coordinator
" />Irwin WinklerProducer
" />Robert ChartoffProducer
" />Jordan BelsonVisual Effects
" />Tom WolfeNovel
" />Philip KaufmanScreenplay, Director