
The Right Stuff(1983)
At the dawn of the Space Race, seven test pilots set out to become the first American astronauts to enter space. However, the road to making history brings momentous challenges.


“They're yours... in a heart-walloping love story!”
Jim is a test pilot. His wife Ann and best friend Gunner try their best to keep him sober. But the life of a test pilot is anything but safe.

Clark Gable
Jim Lane

Myrna Loy
Ann "Thursday" Barton

Spencer Tracy
Gunner Morse

Lionel Barrymore
Howard B. Drake

Gloria Holden
Mrs. May Benson

Samuel S. Hinds
General Ross

Marjorie Main
Landlady
Ted Pearson
Joe

Louis Jean Heydt
Greg Benson

Virginia Grey
Sarah
Test Pilot is a drama, romance, adventure film released in 1938 exploring themes of test pilot. Directed by Victor Fleming, it stars Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy. Jim is a test pilot. His wife Ann and best friend Gunner try their best to keep him sober. But the life of a test pilot is anything but safe.
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