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