The Right Stuff(1983)
“How the future began.”
Overview
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.
Director
Philip Kaufman
Studio
The Ladd Company
Budget
$27M
Revenue
$22M
Cast
Sam Shepard
as Chuck Yeager
Scott Glenn
as Alan Shepard
Ed Harris
as John Glenn
Dennis Quaid
as Gordon Cooper
Fred Ward
as Gus Grissom
Barbara Hershey
as Glennis Yeager
Kim Stanley
as Pancho Barnes
Veronica Cartwright
as Betty Grissom
Pamela Reed
as Trudy Cooper
Scott Paulin
as Deke Slayton
Charles Frank
as Scott Carpenter
Lance Henriksen
as Wally Schirra
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
3h 13m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$27M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
The Ladd Company • Winkler Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Right Stuff?▼
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What is The Right Stuff about?▼
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.
Who directed The Right Stuff?▼
The Right Stuff was directed by Philip Kaufman and released in 1983. It is a drama, history, adventure film.
How long is The Right Stuff?▼
The Right Stuff has a runtime of 3 hours and 13 minutes (193 minutes total).
Who stars in The Right Stuff?▼
The cast of The Right Stuff includes Sam Shepard as Chuck Yeager, Scott Glenn as Alan Shepard, Ed Harris as John Glenn, Dennis Quaid as Gordon Cooper, Fred Ward as Gus Grissom and more.
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