Ever wonder how Hollywood convinced astronauts to let them make this? Spoiler: chaos.
The making of the motion picture "The Right Stuff", from the purchase of the filming rights to the end of principal photography.
Production
Philip Kaufman directing his own making-of is deeply unhinged.
Acting
Young Ed Harris barely containing his chaotic energy.
Director
Jeffrey Learner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was produced for the 2003 DVD release, meaning Kaufman had two decades to decide which battles to admit losing.
The original 1983 film flopped theatrically but became a VHS staple—this doc captures the moment Hollywood finally admitted its cult status.
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