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The Real Right Stuff

2020-11-20 · 90 min · ★ 6.6

Documentary · History

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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Directors
Tom Jennings
Production companies
1895 Films, National Geographic
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom WolfeTom WolfeSelf (archive footage)
John GlennJohn GlennSelf (archive footage)
Frank McGeeSelf (archive footage)
Ralph RenickSelf (archive footage)
Virgil Gus GrissomSelf (archive footage)
Walter CronkiteWalter CronkiteSelf (archive footage)
John F. KennedyJohn F. KennedySelf (archive footage)
Alan ShepardSelf (archive footage)
Rene CarpenterSelf (archive footage)
Annie GlennSelf (archive footage)

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