The right stuff [blu-ray] / a Robert Chartoff-Irwin Winkler production of a Philip Kaufmann film ; a Ladd Company release ; produced by Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff ; written for the screen and directed by Philip Kaufman.
Format:
[blu-ray] /
Edition:
Thirtieth anniversary edition.
Publisher:
Warner Home Video,
Copyright Date:
2013
Description:
1 videodisc (193 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in 1 DVD : color ; 4 3/4 in.
These Blu-ray discs will not play in standard DVD players. Charles Frank, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Quaid, Pamela Reed, Sam Shepard, Kim Stanley, Fred Ward, Veronica Cartwright, David Clennon, Scott Wilson, Donald Moffat, Levon Helm, Jeff Goldblum, Harry Shearer, Royal Dano, Lance Henriksen, Scott Paulin. Originally released as a motion picture in 1983. Based on the book by Tom Wolfe. Special features include: additional scenes; John Glenn : American hero; The journey and the mission: scene specific commentaries by director/screenwriter Philip Kaufman, cast, and crew members; 3 featurettes featuring cast, crew, and the real-life heroes portrayed in the movie: Realizing the Right stuff, T-20 years and counting, and The real men with The Right stuff.
Summary:
The story of the Air Force test flights by Chuck Yeager that would lead to Project Mercury, which pioneered America's launch into the space race-- and of the seven men chosen to launch the U.S. into space: Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Walter Schirra, Gordon Cooper, and Deke Slayton.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.