The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
Release: 1983-10-20·Runtime: 193m·★ 7.4
DramaHistory
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
Scott Glennas Alan Shepard
Ed Harrisas John Glenn
Kathy Bakeras Louise Shepard
Jim Haynieas Air Force Major
Mary Apickas Woman Reporter
Pamela Reedas Trudy Cooper
Lance Henriksenas Wally Schirra
Veronica Cartwrightas Betty Grissom
Scott Paulinas Deke Slayton
Edward Anhaltas Grand Designer
Royal Danoas Minister
Scott Wilsonas Scott Crossfield
Jeff Goldblumas NASA Recruiter
Harry Sheareras NASA Recruiter
Darryl Henriquesas Life Reporter
Kim Stanleyas Pancho Barnes
Charles Frankas Scott Carpenter
David Clennonas Liaison Man
Dennis Quaidas Gordon Cooper
Eric Sevareidas Himself
John Dehneras Henry Luce
Fred Wardas Gus Grissom
Barbara Hersheyas Glennis Yeager
William Hallas The Permanent Press Corps
Mimi Sarkisianas New Mexico Nurse in Lobby (uncredited)
Sam Shepardas Chuck Yeager
Donald Moffatas Lyndon B. Johnson
Michael Pritchardas Texan
David Gulpililas Aborigine
Levon Helmas Jack Ridley / Narrator
William Russas Slick Goodlin
Chuck Yeageras Fred
Mary Jo Deschanelas Annie Glenn
Scott Beachas Chief Scientist
John P. Ryanas Head of Program
O-Lan Jonesas Girl at Pancho'sCrew
" />Jordan BelsonVisual Effects
" />Bill ContiOriginal Music Composer
" />Caleb DeschanelDirector of Photography
" />Todd BoekelheideSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Buddy Joe HookerStunt Coordinator
" />Tom WolfeNovel
" />Lynn StalmasterCasting
" />Richard HymnsSound Effects Editor
" />Philip KaufmanScreenplay, Director
" />Irwin WinklerProducer
" />Randy ThomSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Robert ChartoffProducer