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