USA,
1983, 193 min
Directed by:
Philip KaufmanScreenplay:
Philip KaufmanCinematography:
Caleb DeschanelComposer:
Bill ContiCast:
Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Fred Ward, Barbara Hershey, Kim Stanley, Veronica Cartwright, Pamela Reed, Scott Paulin, Charles Frank (more)VOD (1)
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Based on Tom Wolfe's best-selling book, The Right Stuff tells the heroic tale of America's early journeys into space. It begins with Chuck Yeager (Sam Shepard) - the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound - and continues with the Flying Fraternity and the Mercury Astronauts, the first Americans in space. The bravery and daring exploits of these men captured the imagination of mid-century Americans. In The Right Stuff and screenwriter Philip Kaufman brings these breathtaking events to life in emotionally riveting and suspenseful detail. (Warner Bros. AU)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1984 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1984 - Bill Conti (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1984 - Best Sound Mixing
- 1984 - Best Sound Editing
- 1984 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1984 - Sam Shepard (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1984 - Caleb Deschanel (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1984 - Best Achievement in Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1984 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1983 - Best Film
- 1983 - Philip Kaufman (Best Director)
- 1983 - Ed Harris (Best Supporting Actor)