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