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Synopsis:
Dazzling drama about the early years of the American space programme. The film covers some of the most important breakthroughs in aviation and space travel over a 15-year period, including Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier to John Glenn becoming the first American to orbit the Earth. Adapted from the book by Tom Wolfe, starring Sam Shepard, Ed Harris and Scott Glenn. Including Entertainment News Update
Cast:
Sam Shepard as Chuck Yeager, Ed Harris as John Glenn, Scott Glenn as Alan Shepard, Scott Wilson, Dennis Quaid as Gordon Cooper, David Gulpilil, Barbara Hershey as Glennis Yeager, Fred Ward as Gus Grissom, Kim Stanley as Pancho Barnes, Lance Henriksen, Veronica Cartwright as Betty Grissom, Scott Paulin, Pamela Reed
Credits:
Philip Kaufman - Scriptwriter, Director, Tom Wolfe - Scriptwriter, James D. Brubaker - Executive-Producer, Robert Chartoff - Producer, Irwin Winkler - Producer
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