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Feb 17, 1984 · A historical adventure drama based on Tom Wolfe's book, starring Sam Shepard, Ed Harris, Scott Glenn and others. The film covers the breaking of the sound barrier by Chuck Yeager and the selection of the Mercury 7 astronauts for the U.S. space program.
- (65K)
- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- Philip Kaufman
- 1984-02-17
The Right Stuff is a 1983 American epic historical drama film written and directed by Philip Kaufman and based on the 1979 book of the same name by Tom Wolfe.
A TV adaptation of Tom Wolfe's book, 'The Right Stuff', that follows the U.S. fighter pilots who became the first Mercury astronauts. The series stars Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O'Donoghue and others, and is available on Disney+.
- (4.2K)
- 2020-10-09
- Drama, History
- 45
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.
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.
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- Kindle Edition
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.
This adaptation of the non-fiction novel by Tom Wolfe chronicles the first 15 years of America's space program. By focusing on the lives of the Mercury astronauts, including John...
- (53)
- History, Drama
- PG
