The Real Right Stuff
Watch TrailerThe 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2020 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | Tom Jennings |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (15 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This documentary forgoes modern narration, letting period broadcasts and raw mission audio tell the gripping tale of the Mercury 7. The approach builds remarkable tension, making their achievements feel immediate and human.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound respect for the ordinary courage behind these legendary missions, and the palpable anxiety of the space race era. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tom Jennings
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In a quiet setting to fully appreciate the historical audio and archival footage.
🎭 Cast
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)
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