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The film stars Sam Shepard, Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Fred Ward, Dennis Quaid, and Barbara Hershey; Levon Helm narrates and plays Air Force test pilot Jack Ridley . The Right Stuff was a box-office bomb, grossing about $21 million (domestically) against a $27 million budget.
- $21.1 million (domestic only)
- Bill Conti
- $27 million
- The Ladd Company
Feb 17, 1984 · Based on Tom Wolfe's book, the film covers the history of the U.S. space program from the sound barrier to the Mercury 7 astronauts. Starring Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris and more, the film won 4 Oscars and received critical acclaim.
- (64K)
- Philip Kaufman
- PG
- Adventure, Biography, Drama
Find out who starred in and worked on the 1983 film The Right Stuff, based on Tom Wolfe's book about the early days of the U.S. space program. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, and more on IMDb.
Mar 16, 2002 · Philip Kaufman's film adaptation of Tom Wolfe's book captures the spirit and irony of America's first steps into space. It follows the test pilots, astronauts and journalists who made the "race for space" a public relations triumph and a national obsession.
A fact-based drama about the first 15 years of America's space program and the lives of the Mercury astronauts. See critics' reviews, ratings, cast, and where to watch or buy the movie online.
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- History, Drama
- PG
A comprehensive and positive review of Philip Kaufman's epic film about the early days of the American space program. Ebert praises the film's scope, style, performances and message about the changing nature of American heroes.
