The Right Stuff

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The Right Stuff - Special Edition 2 Disc Set

This epic movie chronicle is based on the novel by Tom Wolfe about the space program's Project Murcury. This is the story of the seven astronauts led by their champion, Chuck Yeager (Sam Shepard). After grueling medical, physical, and psychological tests, seven men were left standing, led by American hero John Glenn (Ed Harris), test pilots Gordon Cooper (Dennis Quaid), Gus Grissom (Fred Ward), and Scott Carpenter (Charles Frank), and Navy man Alan Shepard (Scott Glenn). These men, along with Chuck Yeager, became American astronauts. With the help of the media and the government, these men became overnight heroes, sacrificing their freedom and their families for the dream of space travel. This piercing exploration of the men and wives behind the mission serves as a testament to the determination of America to dominate the field of space exploration, while offering an intriguing portrait of a period in which America wanted to believe in perfect men and their perfect wives, even if the reality was vastly more complex.

DVD - 2 Disc Set

Widescreen
All-new digital transfer
Scene-specific commentaries with director Philip Kaufman, producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff, cinematographer Caleb Deschanel; and cast members Jeff Goldblum, Veronica Cartwright, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, and Barbara Hershey.
15 minutes of Deleted Scenes/Bonus Footage/Never-before-seen additional scenes
3 new documentaries on the making of the film including interviews with Mercury astronauts and Chuck Yeager
Feature documentary "John Glenn: American Hero"
Interactive timeline with vintage footage
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround - French
Trailer - Theatrical
Scene Access
Text Photo Galleries:
Photo Gallery
Production Notes

Curator's Comments:
Read Roger Ebert's essay on this DVD Classic.

Director: Philip Kaufman
Released: 1983
Running time: 193 minutes
Color
Rated: PG

Genre: Adventure, Drama
Country: U.S.A
Language: English (French audio available)

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