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