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