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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.
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. It features Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris and other stars in a thrilling, funny and charming adventure drama.
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- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- Philip Kaufman
- 1984-02-17
A TV adaptation of Tom Wolfe's book, 'The Right Stuff', that follows the U.S. fighter pilots who became the first Mercury astronauts. See cast, crew, episodes, trailers, reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
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- 2020-10-09
- Drama, History
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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+.
By focusing on the lives of the Mercury astronauts, including John Glenn (Ed Harris) and Alan Shepard (Scott Glenn), the film recounts the dangers and frustrations experienced by those involved...
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- Philip Kaufman
- PG
- Sam Shepard
The Right Stuff is a 1979 book by Tom Wolfe about the pilots engaged in U.S. postwar research with experimental rocket-powered, high-speed aircraft as well as documenting the stories of the first astronauts selected for the NASA's Project Mercury program.
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.
