The Right Stuff(1983)
How the future began.
As the Space Race ensues, seven pilots set off on a path to become the first American astronauts to enter space. However, the road to making history brings forth momentous challenges.
Movie: The Right Stuff
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chuck Yeager
Alan Shepard
John Glenn
Gordon Cooper
Gus Grissom
Glennis Yeager
Pancho Barnes
Betty Grissom
Trudy Cooper
Deke Slayton
Video Trailer The Right Stuff
Video: Original Theatrical Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
Breath Challenge
Ed Harris and Ron Howard talk about THE RIGHT STUFF - AFI Movie Club
Ejection
Failed Launches
Full Movie Preview
John Glenn's Friendship 7 Re-entry
The Right Stuff and Yentl Win Music Awards: 1984 Oscars
The Right Stuff Wins Best Sound: 1984 Oscars
The Right Stuff Wins Film Editing: 1983 Oscars
All 12 videos
Original Theatrical Trailer - Trailer
Breath Challenge - Clip
Ed Harris and Ron Howard talk about THE RIGHT STUFF - AFI Movie Club - Featurette
Ejection - Clip
Failed Launches - Clip
Full Movie Preview - Clip
John Glenn's Friendship 7 Re-entry - Clip
The Right Stuff and Yentl Win Music Awards: 1984 Oscars - Featurette
The Right Stuff Wins Best Sound: 1984 Oscars - Featurette
The Right Stuff Wins Film Editing: 1983 Oscars - Featurette
The Right Stuff Wins Sound Effects Editing: 1984 Oscars - Featurette
Vice President - Clip
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