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