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