John Glenn: American Hero

7.0 (3 votes)• 1998• 87m•Released

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John Glenn goes on another journey into outer space for tests on how old age is affected there. His whole life is chronicled in this informative documentary, from his first mission above to his experience as a senator and finally, his blast into space at age 77.

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Languages: English

Director: Blaine Baggett

Starring Cast: John Glenn, Kurt Brown, Scott Carpenter, Lyn Freedman, Annie Glenn, David Glenn

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John Glenn

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Kurt Brown

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Scott Carpenter

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Lyn Freedman

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Annie Glenn

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David Glenn

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Daniel Goldin

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Steve Lindsay

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Richard Linnehan

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Lisa Malone

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Thomas Miller

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Scott E. Parazynski

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John Pike

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Steven Robinson

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Edward Stone

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Frank Van Riper

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Marcia Smith

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Timothy Bottoms

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