20 Oct 1983
The Right Stuff
As the Space Race ensues, seven pilots set off on a path to become the first American astronauts to enter space. However, the road to making history brings forth momentous challenges.
Astronaut
Shoot for the stars
A lonely widower battles his family, ill health and time to win a competition for a golden ticket to space.
Top Billed Cast
Richard Dreyfuss Angus
Lyriq Bent Jim
Colm Feore Marcus
Krista Bridges Molly
Art Hindle Joe
Richie Lawrence Barney
Graham Greene Len
Joan Gregson Frannie
Colin Mochrie Interviewer
Jennifer Phipps Alice
Brendan Flynn Young Carer (uncredited)
Judy Marshak Nurse Judy
Karen LeBlanc Elisa
Mimi Kuzyk Liz
Lori Hallier Ventura Mission Control
Maria Ricossa Journalist
Rhona Shekter Maggie
Sandra Beech Jenny
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