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The Real Right Stuff (2020): Cast

The Real Right Stuff (2020) movie poster

The Real Right Stuff is a 2020 historical documentary directed by Tom Jennings, starring John F. Kennedy, Walter Cronkite and Tom Wolfe. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Real Right Stuff (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Tom Jennings
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Real Right Stuff About?

The premise of The Real Right Stuff without spoilers.

This film recounts the experiences of the Mercury 7, the first group of American astronauts. Through a combination of archival news reports, original NASA audio recordings, and rare footage, the story reveals the challenges and triumphs of these pioneering test pilots as they prepared for and ventured into space, marking a pivotal moment in American history.

The Real Right Stuff Themes & Keywords

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  • astronaut
  • spaceship
  • rocket
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Cast & crew

The Real Right Stuff Cast

John F. Kennedy leads the cast, with Walter Cronkite and Tom Wolfe. Directed by Tom Jennings; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Real Right Stuff

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From the director

More from Tom Jennings

More films directed by Tom Jennings: Charles: In His Own Words, Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World, This Is Halloween and Apollo: Missions to the Moon.

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The Real Right Stuff Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Real Right Stuff.

The Real Right Stuff Trailer | National Geographic
Details

The Real Right Stuff Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Projeto Mercury: Os Sete Escolhidos” and “Derrière l'Étoffe des héros”.

Also known as
  • Projeto Mercury: Os Sete Escolhidos
  • Derrière l'Étoffe des héros
  • Os Verdadeiros Eleitos
  • Los Verdaderos Elegidos para la Gloria
  • La vera storia di THE RIGHT STUFF: UOMINI VERI
  • Az igazi Mercury-program
  • הצוות המובחר האמיתי
  • 真正的太空先锋
  • 진정한 필사의 도전
  • Gerçek Mercury Yedilisi

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The Real Right Stuff FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Real Right Stuff, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Real Right Stuff?

The Real Right Stuff runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Real Right Stuff released?

The Real Right Stuff was released on November 20, 2020.

Who directed The Real Right Stuff?

The Real Right Stuff was directed by Tom Jennings.

More films by Tom Jennings

Who is in the cast of The Real Right Stuff?

The Real Right Stuff stars John F. Kennedy, Walter Cronkite and Tom Wolfe, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Real Right Stuff have a post-credit scene?

No. The Real Right Stuff has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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