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