Movie: John Glenn: American Hero

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John Glenn
John Glenn

Himself

Kurt Brown
Kurt Brown

Himself

Scott Carpenter
Scott Carpenter

Himself

Lyn Freedman
Lyn Freedman

Herself

Annie Glenn
Annie Glenn

Herself

David Glenn
David Glenn

Himself

Daniel Goldin
Daniel Goldin

Himself

Steve Lindsay
Steve Lindsay

Himself

Richard Linnehan
Richard Linnehan

Himself

Lisa Malone
Lisa Malone

Herself

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    John Glenn goes on another journey into outer space for tests on how old age is affected there. His whole life is chronicled in this informative documentary, from his first mission above to his experience as a senator and finally, his blast into space at age 77.

  • Release Date

    1998-10-27

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