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The Right Stuff is a historical drama film based on Tom Wolfe's book about the first American astronauts. It follows the test pilots who broke the sound barrier and the Mercury Seven who competed in the Space Race with the Soviets.
The Right Stuff: Directed by Philip Kaufman. With Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid. The U.S. space program's development from the breaking of the sound barrier to selection of the Mercury 7 astronauts, from a group of test pilots with a more seat-of-the-pants approach than the program's more cautious engineers preferred.
- (66K)
- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- Philip Kaufman
- 1984-02-17
The Right Stuff: Created by Mark Lafferty. With Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, James Lafferty. U.S. fighter pilots are recruited to test experimental aircraft and rockets to become first Mercury astronauts. TV adaptation of Tom Wolfe's book, 'The Right Stuff'.
- (4.3K)
- 2020-10-09
- Drama, History
- 45
The Right Stuff is an American historical drama limited television series, loosely based on the 1979 book of the same name by Tom Wolfe and its 1983 film adaptation, that premiered on October 9, 2020, on Disney+. It is the third installment in the titular franchise.
The Right Stuff is a 1979 non-fiction book by Tom Wolfe that explores the personal stories and psychological traits of the Mercury Seven astronauts and the test pilots who flew experimental rocket-powered aircraft. The book won the National Book Award and was adapted into a film and a TV series.
Jan 1, 2001 · A classic account of the first Americans to conquer space, based on the author's interviews and observations. Read the book review, ratings, and excerpts from the book on Goodreads.
Watch the trailer and stream the show based on Tom Wolfe's bestseller about the first U.S. space program. Follow the seven test pilots who competed to be the first in space and inspired the world with their ambition and hope.
