The Real Right Stuff
“The true story of the first Americans in space.”
Synopsis
The story of America's first astronauts, known as the Mercury 7, told through archival news & radio reports, newly transferred & previously unheard NASA mission audio recordings, and more rare & unseen material.
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The Real Right Stuff Trailer | National GeographicOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-13
Top Cast
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Tom Wolfe
Self (archive footage)
John Glenn
Self (archive footage)
Frank McGee
Self (archive footage)
Ralph Renick
Self (archive footage)
Virgil Gus Grissom
Self (archive footage)
Walter Cronkite
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Alan Shepard
Self (archive footage)
Rene Carpenter
Self (archive footage)
Annie Glenn
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Jennings
- Original Score
- James Everingham
- Original Title
- The Real Right Stuff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 1895 Films, National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Jennings
James Everingham
David Tillman
Tom Jennings, Simon Raikes, David Tillman, Chris Morcom, Abe Scheuermann
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Jennings
Director
David Tillman
Editor
David Tillman
Producer
Chris Morcom
Producer
James Everingham
Original Music Composer
Abe Scheuermann
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Real Right Stuff
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What is The Real Right Stuff about?
The story of America's first astronauts, known as the Mercury 7, told through archival news & radio reports, newly transferred & previously unheard NASA mission audio recordings, and more rare & unseen material.
Who directed The Real Right Stuff?
The Real Right Stuff was directed by Tom Jennings.
Who stars in The Real Right Stuff?
The principal cast of The Real Right Stuff includes Tom Wolfe, John Glenn, Frank McGee, Ralph Renick, Virgil Gus Grissom.
When was The Real Right Stuff released and how long is it?
The Real Right Stuff was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Real Right Stuff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Real Right Stuff was composed by James Everingham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Right Stuff?
The Real Right Stuff holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).