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