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