John Glenn: American Hero
Synopsis
John Glenn goes on another journey into outer space for tests on how old age is affected there. His whole life is chronicled in this informative documentary, from his first mission above to his experience as a senator and finally, his blast into space at age 77.
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John Glenn
Himself
Kurt Brown
Himself
Scott Carpenter
Himself
Lyn Freedman
Herself
Annie Glenn
Herself
David Glenn
Himself
Daniel Goldin
Himself
Steve Lindsay
Himself
Richard Linnehan
Himself
Lisa Malone
Herself
Thomas Miller
Himself
Scott E. Parazynski
Himself
John Pike
Himself
Steven Robinson
Himself
Edward Stone
Himself
Frank Van Riper
Himself
Marcia Smith
Herself
Timothy Bottoms
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blaine Baggett
- Screenplay & Story
- Blaine Baggett
- Original Title
- John Glenn: American Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
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Blaine Baggett
Blaine Baggett
Department Leadership Roster
Blaine Baggett
Director
Blaine Baggett
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is John Glenn: American Hero about?
John Glenn goes on another journey into outer space for tests on how old age is affected there. His whole life is chronicled in this informative documentary, from his first mission above to his experience as a senator and finally, his blast into space at age 77.
Who directed John Glenn: American Hero?
John Glenn: American Hero was directed by Blaine Baggett.
Who stars in John Glenn: American Hero?
The principal cast of John Glenn: American Hero includes John Glenn, Kurt Brown, Scott Carpenter, Lyn Freedman, Annie Glenn.
When was John Glenn: American Hero released and how long is it?
John Glenn: American Hero was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Glenn: American Hero?
John Glenn: American Hero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).