1 00:00:17,601 --> 00:00:20,851 (CLOCK TICKING) 2 00:00:36,119 --> 00:00:38,829 ANNOUNCER: T-minus eight hours, five minutes. 3 00:00:39,790 --> 00:00:41,710 (PANTS) 4 00:00:46,380 --> 00:00:48,510 (PANTS) 5 00:01:01,812 --> 00:01:06,152 ANNOUNCER: T-minus six hours to launch. Personnel not required to... 6 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:10,110 (WHISTLING) 7 00:01:30,674 --> 00:01:32,724 MAN 1: Sequencing A1 recorders to minute speed. 8 00:01:32,884 --> 00:01:33,974 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 9 00:01:34,595 --> 00:01:36,595 -MAN 1: Minute speed confirmed. -MAN 2: Flight copies. 10 00:01:36,680 --> 00:01:39,140 ANNOUNCER: T-minus five hours, twenty minutes to launch. 11 00:01:43,478 --> 00:01:44,518 Tough life, huh? 12 00:01:46,356 --> 00:01:48,226 Filet mignon for breakfast. 13 00:01:49,818 --> 00:01:51,488 (LAUGHS) 14 00:01:52,738 --> 00:01:54,618 Hell. (LAUGHS) 15 00:01:57,159 --> 00:01:59,749 (CLEARS THROAT) This is a big deal. 16 00:02:01,204 --> 00:02:02,374 A day like today. 17 00:02:04,124 --> 00:02:06,424 Man's got to think about what he's gonna say, you know. 18 00:02:06,668 --> 00:02:09,088 -(CLEARS THROAT) -Got to have a... 19 00:02:10,005 --> 00:02:13,295 Got to have something good, something memorable. 20 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:20,141 (INHALES) You're a great pilot, John. 21 00:02:21,933 --> 00:02:22,983 One of the best. 22 00:02:24,936 --> 00:02:26,226 I have no doubt... 23 00:02:28,065 --> 00:02:29,515 you're gonna make a good astronaut. 24 00:02:31,068 --> 00:02:32,738 But you went behind my back... 25 00:02:33,612 --> 00:02:34,612 and I know all about it. 26 00:02:38,158 --> 00:02:39,658 And we're gonna go out there, and we're gonna 27 00:02:39,736 --> 00:02:42,286 turn up the wattage for the cameras and all, but right now... 28 00:02:44,414 --> 00:02:46,464 we don't have to sit here and pretend like we're best buddies. 29 00:02:47,793 --> 00:02:49,213 Even on a day like today. 30 00:02:50,295 --> 00:02:53,755 And no, a man shouldn't be thinking about what he's going to say. 31 00:02:54,633 --> 00:02:58,183 A man should be thinking about what he's going to do. 32 00:03:00,639 --> 00:03:03,019 Right now, what I'm doing is... 33 00:03:04,559 --> 00:03:06,019 I'm enjoying my breakfast. 34 00:03:09,356 --> 00:03:11,476 And I'd like to eat in some damn peace and quiet. 35 00:03:15,112 --> 00:03:16,492 MAN: They're filling the tanks. 36 00:03:21,326 --> 00:03:22,786 (LAUGHS) 37 00:03:28,750 --> 00:03:32,130 NEWSCASTER: At Cape Canaveral, the countdown, which could take days, 38 00:03:32,295 --> 00:03:33,875 began early this morning. 39 00:03:35,674 --> 00:03:38,184 The Project Mercury officials have made no announcement 40 00:03:38,343 --> 00:03:41,813 on either the timing of the launch or the astronaut chosen. 41 00:03:42,431 --> 00:03:45,921 The anticipation will, however, be dulled by the sobering fact 42 00:03:46,059 --> 00:03:49,309 that even if this experiment is a spectacular success, 43 00:03:49,479 --> 00:03:53,109 it will still leave the United States second to Russia. 44 00:03:53,734 --> 00:03:55,904 And if it's a catastrophic failure, 45 00:03:56,069 --> 00:04:01,529 there will be deep gloom compounded by the tragic loss, perhaps, of human life. 46 00:04:04,661 --> 00:04:06,371 NEWSCASTER 2: This is America's effort 47 00:04:06,455 --> 00:04:09,665 after two and a half years of preparation, 48 00:04:10,375 --> 00:04:13,335 two and a half years since the go-ahead was given 49 00:04:13,420 --> 00:04:15,010 to Project Mercury. 50 00:04:15,422 --> 00:04:18,092 -(DOOR CLANGS) -(INDISTINCT SHOUTING) 51 00:04:18,216 --> 00:04:20,086 NEWSCASTER 2: The Redstone rocket is ready. 52 00:04:20,719 --> 00:04:24,679 The Mercury capsule is ready. Our astronaut is ready. 53 00:04:24,848 --> 00:04:29,688 Now everything is in readiness, and it is T-minus nine. 54 00:04:30,353 --> 00:04:34,233 Nine minutes before this first attempt to put a man into space 55 00:04:34,316 --> 00:04:35,976 by the United States. 56 00:04:36,067 --> 00:04:37,987 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 57 00:04:38,153 --> 00:04:40,993 JOHN F. KENNEDY: Now, it is time to take longer strides. 58 00:04:41,740 --> 00:04:44,660 Time for a great new American enterprise. 59 00:04:45,327 --> 00:04:49,457 Time for this nation to take a clearly leading role 60 00:04:49,956 --> 00:04:51,576 in space achievement, 61 00:04:52,042 --> 00:04:53,342 which in many ways 62 00:04:54,252 --> 00:04:57,172 may hold the key to our future on Earth. 63 00:05:01,676 --> 00:05:08,096 MAN: Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, 64 00:05:08,433 --> 00:05:14,653 five, four, three, two, one... 65 00:05:26,493 --> 00:05:29,503 (LAUGHTER) 66 00:05:31,817 --> 00:05:33,327 Are you read... You ready for it... You ready? 67 00:05:33,416 --> 00:05:35,246 -Yeah. Re... Ready Freddy. -Yeah. Lay it on me. 68 00:05:35,836 --> 00:05:36,876 Oil. 69 00:05:37,212 --> 00:05:38,552 -Oil. -Oil. 70 00:05:38,672 --> 00:05:40,422 -Mm. -They're drilling like crazy 71 00:05:40,549 --> 00:05:42,469 over in Kern County and I'm thinking, "Okay." 72 00:05:43,134 --> 00:05:45,304 -I'll, uh, catch on as a roughneck. -Right. 73 00:05:45,387 --> 00:05:47,717 Learn the trade, earn some scratch, and buy up some land. 74 00:05:47,806 --> 00:05:49,306 Land is where it is at. 75 00:05:49,391 --> 00:05:51,691 -Yeah. Oil. -Oil. You get it. 76 00:05:52,769 --> 00:05:54,269 (LAUGHTER) 77 00:05:58,608 --> 00:06:02,278 WOMAN: (SINGING ON TV) It's so handy Having Q-tips 'round the house 78 00:06:02,571 --> 00:06:06,201 You can do so much with Q-tips 'Round the house 79 00:06:06,449 --> 00:06:08,869 Your pets deserve loving care 80 00:06:08,952 --> 00:06:13,872 Clean their ears, eyes, and paws With gentle Q-tips cotton swabs 81 00:06:14,374 --> 00:06:15,634 It's so handy... 82 00:06:25,844 --> 00:06:26,934 Sure you're up for this? 83 00:06:27,012 --> 00:06:29,352 Hey. I'm on chase today. I'm golden. 84 00:06:29,472 --> 00:06:30,772 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 85 00:06:30,891 --> 00:06:32,601 Just another day at the office. 86 00:06:32,726 --> 00:06:35,346 (MEN SHOUTING INDISTINCTLY) 87 00:06:39,441 --> 00:06:42,361 (PLANE ENGINES ROAR) 88 00:06:45,113 --> 00:06:49,163 -(INDISTINCT PA ANNOUNCEMENT) -(PHONE RINGING) 89 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:54,367 -GLYNN: Sorry. -Get in here. And shut the damn door. 90 00:06:54,456 --> 00:06:56,666 Well actually, I'm looking for the Space Task Group. 91 00:06:57,208 --> 00:06:58,248 Where are you from? 92 00:06:59,836 --> 00:07:01,416 Old Forge, Pennsylvania. 93 00:07:01,796 --> 00:07:03,416 I knew a fella from Old Forge. 94 00:07:03,965 --> 00:07:05,255 Family had a goat farm. 95 00:07:05,383 --> 00:07:07,433 Do goats shit in your ears in Old Forge, Pennsylvania? 96 00:07:07,594 --> 00:07:11,014 -Uh, no, sir. -So, it's safe to say there's no goat shit 97 00:07:11,097 --> 00:07:13,597 impeding your ability to understand human speech? 98 00:07:14,935 --> 00:07:16,305 Is that the list of test pilots? 99 00:07:17,771 --> 00:07:20,441 -Uh, yes. Yes, sir. -Well, get on in here, kid. 100 00:07:21,149 --> 00:07:22,359 Welcome to NASA. 101 00:07:23,485 --> 00:07:26,945 (ENGINE ROARS) 102 00:07:27,884 --> 00:07:29,664 CAL: (OVER RADIO) How am I looking back there, Gordo? 103 00:07:30,200 --> 00:07:32,080 You're clean and dry. Test complete. 104 00:07:32,410 --> 00:07:34,580 This old bird's got a funny chirp. 105 00:07:35,121 --> 00:07:36,961 I think it needs to be let out of its cage. 106 00:07:37,248 --> 00:07:38,958 Drexel will go ballistic if he finds out. 107 00:07:39,626 --> 00:07:41,036 We're out of radar contact. 108 00:07:41,127 --> 00:07:42,667 He ain't gonna find out. 109 00:07:43,380 --> 00:07:44,630 Right on your tail. 110 00:07:51,054 --> 00:07:52,224 This is all of 'em? 111 00:07:52,305 --> 00:07:54,345 Best test pilots in the military. Yes, sir. 112 00:07:54,432 --> 00:07:55,642 How come there's no Marines? 113 00:07:55,934 --> 00:07:59,354 Oh, uh, the Navy guys told me they make all the best test pilots, 114 00:07:59,437 --> 00:08:01,517 and the also-rans get booted back to the Marines. 115 00:08:02,273 --> 00:08:04,113 Chris, this young man says 116 00:08:04,192 --> 00:08:06,402 the Navy, which has a widely acknowledged rivalry 117 00:08:06,486 --> 00:08:09,486 with the Marines, tells him there's no good Marine pilots. 118 00:08:10,365 --> 00:08:11,775 Would you baste that turkey? 119 00:08:11,950 --> 00:08:14,950 -I would not. -I'll find some Marines, but, uh... 120 00:08:17,664 --> 00:08:19,254 No. See, that's... (CHUCKLES) 121 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:21,502 -It's Andy Holt, he's a... -War hero. 122 00:08:26,925 --> 00:08:29,365 Get ready, Gordo. I'm about to push through the number. 123 00:08:29,843 --> 00:08:34,103 Mr. Lunney, every trade has its occupational quirks. 124 00:08:36,975 --> 00:08:39,595 -Lawyers cheat on their spouses. -(PLANE RATTLING) 125 00:08:43,606 --> 00:08:45,476 BOB: Politicians take bribes. 126 00:08:49,738 --> 00:08:51,488 Writers like to drink. 127 00:08:57,579 --> 00:08:58,909 Coming left. 128 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:04,165 GORDON: Easy! That's a lot of G, Cal. 129 00:09:07,881 --> 00:09:11,301 Cal! Cal? Cal, eject! 130 00:09:11,968 --> 00:09:13,388 And test pilots... 131 00:09:16,723 --> 00:09:18,023 Cal! Eject! Goddamn it Cal, eject! 132 00:09:18,099 --> 00:09:21,809 Eject, Jesus Christ, Cal! Eject! Cal! 133 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:23,895 Well, test pilots have a particularly odd habit. 134 00:09:24,147 --> 00:09:26,937 Cal! Cal! Cal! 135 00:09:30,737 --> 00:09:32,027 A lot of them die. 136 00:09:38,036 --> 00:09:41,576 I asked for a list of the best test pilots in the United States. 137 00:09:42,332 --> 00:09:44,502 Well, son, your list is out of date. 138 00:09:45,001 --> 00:09:46,881 None of the best test pilots are dead. 139 00:09:49,172 --> 00:09:53,052 What we're doing here has consequences for the entire world. 140 00:09:53,802 --> 00:09:57,262 If Russia gets a man into space first, we could lose the Cold War, 141 00:09:57,680 --> 00:09:59,970 and we don't have any time for do-overs. 142 00:10:03,603 --> 00:10:04,603 Morning. 143 00:10:04,896 --> 00:10:07,186 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -MAN 3: Uh, yes I did, sir. 144 00:10:08,733 --> 00:10:10,613 -Morning, Henry. -John Glenn. 145 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:13,737 Look what came in today. 146 00:10:17,242 --> 00:10:19,412 -JOHN: Would you look at that? -HENRY: It's on me. 147 00:10:20,036 --> 00:10:21,536 No, I'll do you one better. 148 00:10:21,996 --> 00:10:23,866 -I'll buy us both a copy. -Well, thank you. 149 00:10:23,957 --> 00:10:24,957 JOHN: Yes, sir. 150 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:26,790 (CHUCKLES) 151 00:10:26,918 --> 00:10:28,668 HENRY: You know, that's a real nice shot of you. 152 00:10:28,753 --> 00:10:29,883 Oh, well, thank you, sir. 153 00:10:30,171 --> 00:10:33,261 I think anybody would look good standing next to a beast like that. 154 00:10:33,633 --> 00:10:36,593 Have yourself a good day. Say hello to that little lady of yours. 155 00:10:36,678 --> 00:10:40,098 -Okay. And keep smiling. (CHUCKLES) -I couldn't stop if I tried. 156 00:10:40,181 --> 00:10:41,181 GLYNN: New list. 157 00:10:45,019 --> 00:10:48,189 Paint my pecker, he even found you a Marine, Bob. 158 00:10:48,356 --> 00:10:50,856 -One whole Marine, who is it? -John Glenn. 159 00:10:51,276 --> 00:10:52,526 Oh, I love John Glenn. 160 00:10:52,610 --> 00:10:55,200 He was on Name That Tune, same day Sputnik went up. 161 00:10:55,280 --> 00:10:57,490 A bit of a showboat with the Project Bullet thing. 162 00:10:57,574 --> 00:10:59,914 How could you put a list together and not include John Glenn? 163 00:11:00,285 --> 00:11:02,865 Yeah. He named all the tunes, Lunney. 164 00:11:02,954 --> 00:11:05,334 John Glenn. That's good. 165 00:11:08,293 --> 00:11:09,423 How old is he? 166 00:11:09,502 --> 00:11:12,632 "Project Bullet set a record which would not soon be broken, but at 38..." 167 00:11:12,714 --> 00:11:15,514 "But at 38, Major Glenn has reached the practical age limit 168 00:11:15,592 --> 00:11:18,302 "for piloting complicated pieces of machinery through the air, 169 00:11:18,386 --> 00:11:22,596 "and so it falls to a new generation of daredevils to best Glenn's feat 170 00:11:22,807 --> 00:11:26,557 "and take the nation beyond this career-capping accomplishment." 171 00:11:30,106 --> 00:11:31,146 I get all that right? 172 00:11:31,649 --> 00:11:33,399 Uh, it says "achievement," not "accomplishment". 173 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:35,904 (CHUCKLES) What? 174 00:11:36,487 --> 00:11:39,237 -It's not that bad. -(SNICKERS) Oh, it's a eulogy. 175 00:11:39,366 --> 00:11:40,946 This is your next achievement. 176 00:11:41,075 --> 00:11:43,905 -You... You're helping to make it. -I don't care about making it. 177 00:11:43,995 --> 00:11:45,625 -I wanna fly it. -You wouldn't be flying anything. 178 00:11:45,747 --> 00:11:48,747 -You'd be two tons of dead weight. -No. I'd be the first man in space. 179 00:11:49,542 --> 00:11:50,592 (CHUCKLES) 180 00:11:51,753 --> 00:11:53,763 You already have enough glory, John. 181 00:11:57,383 --> 00:12:01,683 Every schoolkid is gonna know the name of the first American in space. 182 00:12:02,555 --> 00:12:04,425 His face is gonna be everywhere. 183 00:12:06,434 --> 00:12:08,024 He'll never be forgotten. 184 00:12:10,271 --> 00:12:11,611 That's not glory. 185 00:12:14,776 --> 00:12:15,936 That's history. 186 00:12:20,323 --> 00:12:22,663 CHRIS: Jared Felner, he's not too shabby. 187 00:12:22,784 --> 00:12:25,044 BOB: Kyle Westin, needs more experience. 188 00:12:26,079 --> 00:12:28,159 -Harvey Hondorf. -Gary Oglevee. 189 00:12:35,129 --> 00:12:36,379 Alan Shepard. 190 00:12:38,049 --> 00:12:40,219 -Alan Shepard. -Who's Alan Shepard? 191 00:12:40,301 --> 00:12:42,801 One of the best pilots the Navy has ever seen. 192 00:12:42,887 --> 00:12:46,017 Yes, he is. And he's also one of the most reckless. 193 00:12:48,017 --> 00:12:51,347 There you are. All alone up in the sky. 194 00:12:51,771 --> 00:12:55,111 -You look down and cars are like ants. -(WOMAN CHUCKLES) 195 00:12:55,191 --> 00:12:56,941 Boulders like pebbles. 196 00:12:58,861 --> 00:13:00,151 And you're like a god. 197 00:13:00,488 --> 00:13:04,488 Oh, a god, huh? (LAUGHS) It's nice that you're so modest. 198 00:13:04,617 --> 00:13:07,447 ALAN: Pilots are not modest. (SIGHS) 199 00:13:07,829 --> 00:13:09,459 Not the good ones, anyway. 200 00:13:10,081 --> 00:13:12,001 Or the ones who know how to do it right. 201 00:13:12,792 --> 00:13:15,172 And when you push the throttle all the way up, 202 00:13:15,545 --> 00:13:17,955 and you're getting close to the speed of sound, 203 00:13:18,339 --> 00:13:21,049 -there's all these vibrations. -(WOMAN LAUGHS) 204 00:13:21,175 --> 00:13:24,045 And then you push through the sound barrier, 205 00:13:24,137 --> 00:13:26,177 and everything is just... 206 00:13:29,350 --> 00:13:30,350 ...smooth. 207 00:13:32,145 --> 00:13:33,765 So it is better than sex. 208 00:13:33,938 --> 00:13:36,978 Well, like sex, the less of it you get, the more of it you want. 209 00:13:38,109 --> 00:13:39,399 I've been promoted. 210 00:13:39,861 --> 00:13:40,861 WOMAN: Hmm. 211 00:13:41,112 --> 00:13:42,782 So now I don't fly as much. 212 00:13:44,866 --> 00:13:49,406 Okay. So, you're a test pilot, born in New Hampshire, 213 00:13:49,579 --> 00:13:50,909 and you're married. 214 00:13:52,081 --> 00:13:53,751 But you still won't tell me your name. 215 00:13:53,833 --> 00:13:55,593 But I'll tell you anything you wanna know. 216 00:13:55,877 --> 00:13:59,757 I can tell you my shoe size, my blood type... just not my name. 217 00:13:59,964 --> 00:14:03,344 -What, makes it too real? -ALAN: No, it isn't real. 218 00:14:03,885 --> 00:14:06,675 -It's all just a dream. -Hmm. 219 00:14:07,347 --> 00:14:12,057 Well, if it's all just a dream... then come back to bed. 220 00:14:14,062 --> 00:14:15,062 I gotta go. 221 00:14:15,146 --> 00:14:18,936 What could possibly be more important than this? 222 00:14:19,192 --> 00:14:23,242 -(COMMENTATOR TALKING ON TV) -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 223 00:14:28,743 --> 00:14:30,083 -(LAUGHS) -(CLEARS THROAT) 224 00:14:30,203 --> 00:14:32,713 Al, hey. Uh, Rick, you know Alan Shepard. 225 00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:34,752 The most talented test pilot the Navy's got. 226 00:14:34,999 --> 00:14:36,499 I need more hours, Bob. 227 00:14:37,960 --> 00:14:39,960 Excuse us a minute, would you? Thank you. 228 00:14:40,713 --> 00:14:42,343 How's that tuna you been chasing, huh? 229 00:14:42,673 --> 00:14:44,433 Red-headed number with a wiggle in her hiney. 230 00:14:44,592 --> 00:14:48,722 X-14s, F-100s, it doesn't matter, just something that I can fly. 231 00:14:49,806 --> 00:14:53,386 -What's Admiral Wright got you doing? -Readiness officer for two years. 232 00:14:53,726 --> 00:14:55,476 Bob, I'm staring at graph paper all day, 233 00:14:55,561 --> 00:14:57,481 I'm calculating the fuel needs for aircraft carriers... 234 00:14:57,563 --> 00:14:58,773 RO's a cushy assignment. 235 00:14:58,856 --> 00:15:00,816 Regular hours, home in time to see the kids. 236 00:15:00,942 --> 00:15:03,492 It's a desk job. I didn't ask for regular hours. 237 00:15:04,028 --> 00:15:06,488 You can donate a point of your IQ to everyone in this place 238 00:15:06,572 --> 00:15:08,742 and still be smarter than almost all of them. 239 00:15:08,866 --> 00:15:10,026 Is that supposed to flatter me? 240 00:15:10,159 --> 00:15:12,659 And unlike your peers, you can do a day's worth of our work 241 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:14,035 in a couple of hours. 242 00:15:15,957 --> 00:15:18,167 I belong in a plane. I was promised. 243 00:15:18,251 --> 00:15:21,301 No, you kept mouthing off, and we said we'd see what we could do. 244 00:15:23,673 --> 00:15:25,593 Just... come on. 245 00:15:26,175 --> 00:15:29,255 -Can you help me out? -Al, you're not a full-time pilot anymore. 246 00:15:29,804 --> 00:15:31,474 Look around, look where you are. 247 00:15:32,098 --> 00:15:33,178 You won. 248 00:15:34,600 --> 00:15:35,770 Start acting like it. 249 00:15:36,936 --> 00:15:40,476 (INDISTINCT CHATTER CONTINUES) 250 00:15:43,453 --> 00:15:46,283 PASTOR: "If I say, surely the darkness shall cover me, 251 00:15:46,446 --> 00:15:48,816 "even the night shall be light about me. 252 00:15:49,532 --> 00:15:53,872 "Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee, but the night shineth as the day. 253 00:15:54,036 --> 00:15:56,076 "The darkness and the light are both alike... 254 00:15:57,540 --> 00:15:59,380 "thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. 255 00:15:59,834 --> 00:16:03,054 "And I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. 256 00:16:04,881 --> 00:16:10,431 "Marvelous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well." 257 00:16:10,553 --> 00:16:12,183 (PLANE ENGINES RUMBLING) 258 00:16:15,266 --> 00:16:18,016 (DOOR OPENS, CLOSES) 259 00:16:18,561 --> 00:16:19,561 GORDON: Sir. 260 00:16:21,230 --> 00:16:22,900 Ah. Captain Cooper. 261 00:16:23,191 --> 00:16:26,941 Sir, b... (SIGHS) I... I've been doing some thinking. 262 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:29,320 Well, I thought long and hard and... 263 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:31,406 in light of... (SIGHS) 264 00:16:34,494 --> 00:16:38,624 Well, sir, I have... I have a family, I have two girls, and I was hoping... 265 00:16:39,248 --> 00:16:40,458 (SIGHS) 266 00:16:41,417 --> 00:16:43,127 I would like to put in for a transfer. 267 00:16:43,544 --> 00:16:44,674 Transfer? 268 00:16:44,795 --> 00:16:49,045 You know, fly transpos, 131s or... or something like that. 269 00:16:50,885 --> 00:16:51,925 How's the hand? 270 00:16:54,013 --> 00:16:57,313 -Better, sir. -What happened exactly? 271 00:16:59,435 --> 00:17:02,515 A jar of peaches, see, I dropped it on the kitchen tile 272 00:17:02,605 --> 00:17:06,975 and went to pick up the shards, and... Well, I was on the phone, got distracted. 273 00:17:07,735 --> 00:17:09,395 I hadn't had my coffee yet, sir. 274 00:17:12,573 --> 00:17:16,743 Look. We're all saddened by Cal's passing. 275 00:17:17,286 --> 00:17:19,406 I just wanna make sure we're all on the same page. 276 00:17:19,705 --> 00:17:20,705 Yes, sir. 277 00:17:20,873 --> 00:17:24,543 (CLEARS THROAT) You and Cal did everything by the book that day? 278 00:17:28,005 --> 00:17:33,505 Cal was a top-notch stick-and-rudder man, sir, if that's what you're asking. 279 00:17:33,678 --> 00:17:35,048 But we are test pilots. 280 00:17:35,972 --> 00:17:40,102 We push things, and sometimes they break. 281 00:17:42,687 --> 00:17:46,517 Cal wasn't just your wingman, he was your friend. Isn't that right? 282 00:17:48,651 --> 00:17:49,741 That's correct, sir. 283 00:17:50,486 --> 00:17:53,406 You wouldn't wanna soil the reputation of a friend, would you? 284 00:17:53,531 --> 00:17:56,951 And I assume you won't wanna bring further scrutiny to your squadron 285 00:17:57,118 --> 00:17:58,198 or what we do here? 286 00:17:58,786 --> 00:18:00,116 I believe in what we do here, 287 00:18:00,204 --> 00:18:04,464 all I meant to say was that situations in the air can be complex. 288 00:18:05,626 --> 00:18:08,376 Complexity can be confusing. 289 00:18:10,089 --> 00:18:13,049 -I suppose so, sir. -Simple story, Cooper. 290 00:18:13,551 --> 00:18:15,851 -Simple story, sir? -Jar of peaches. 291 00:18:22,602 --> 00:18:24,902 -Sit tight. -Sir? 292 00:18:24,979 --> 00:18:28,069 There's a courier from Washington with a message for you. 293 00:18:28,149 --> 00:18:29,819 Won't even tell me what it is. 294 00:18:30,067 --> 00:18:32,647 Oh, and, uh, transfer denied. 295 00:18:35,072 --> 00:18:36,242 Captain Cooper? 296 00:18:37,325 --> 00:18:39,325 -What's this? -It's top secret, sir. 297 00:18:49,420 --> 00:18:50,500 COURIER: Major Glenn? 298 00:18:51,547 --> 00:18:54,087 That is the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me. 299 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:56,474 I'm Major Glenn. 300 00:18:59,722 --> 00:19:00,812 (CLEARS THROAT) 301 00:19:01,515 --> 00:19:02,975 I'll be waiting outside, sir. 302 00:19:09,899 --> 00:19:12,439 "Top secret communication. Eyes only. 303 00:19:17,948 --> 00:19:23,118 "To Major John Glenn, US Marine Corps, please report to Langley Air Force Base. 304 00:19:23,746 --> 00:19:26,916 "Secret airman briefing, Monday, February 9th. 305 00:19:28,125 --> 00:19:31,415 "Disembark to the Chamberlain Hotel, 11:00 a.m. of same. 306 00:19:31,504 --> 00:19:34,344 "Civilian attire. ID as Bill Baker." 307 00:19:34,423 --> 00:19:36,343 -It's the space program. -It's the space program. 308 00:19:36,425 --> 00:19:39,465 It's the space program! (LAUGHS) 309 00:19:42,223 --> 00:19:46,733 -(DOOR OPENS) -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 310 00:19:46,811 --> 00:19:48,481 (LAUGHTER) 311 00:19:48,979 --> 00:19:50,229 Uh, three whiskeys. 312 00:19:50,648 --> 00:19:51,898 Hey, Shepard. 313 00:19:52,233 --> 00:19:55,443 We're racing to Langley in the morning, loser buys drinks, you in? 314 00:19:56,570 --> 00:19:57,570 Langley? 315 00:19:58,155 --> 00:19:59,485 The telegram, numb nuts. 316 00:20:00,282 --> 00:20:01,372 What telegram? 317 00:20:02,243 --> 00:20:03,293 Uh... 318 00:20:09,625 --> 00:20:10,745 What telegram, Wally? 319 00:20:12,503 --> 00:20:14,923 Oh, nothing, just a briefing. 320 00:20:15,006 --> 00:20:16,666 -Wally, just shut up. -You got a telegram about a briefing? 321 00:20:17,007 --> 00:20:18,547 We're racing to Langley, that's all. 322 00:20:18,634 --> 00:20:20,054 What kind of briefing? 323 00:20:20,136 --> 00:20:21,926 -No, no. No brief... -Shut up, Wally. 324 00:20:22,012 --> 00:20:24,352 -Go to hell, Jimmy! -Hey, come on, come on. 325 00:20:25,975 --> 00:20:27,385 -ALAN: Hey. -Look... 326 00:20:28,102 --> 00:20:30,192 I don't even know. Okay? 327 00:20:30,396 --> 00:20:33,266 They told us to go to Langley, bunch of test pilots, some secret thing. 328 00:20:33,649 --> 00:20:35,319 That's all I know, swear to God. 329 00:20:35,484 --> 00:20:39,744 And I just thought that you would know because you're, you know, you. 330 00:20:47,621 --> 00:20:48,711 (KEYS JINGLING) 331 00:21:16,275 --> 00:21:17,645 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 332 00:21:17,735 --> 00:21:19,355 Hi, there. Uh, checking in. 333 00:21:19,445 --> 00:21:21,655 -Name? -Bill Baker. 334 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:26,373 Not only do you all have the same name... 335 00:21:27,828 --> 00:21:29,038 you all look the same, too. 336 00:21:36,379 --> 00:21:37,799 MALE VOICE: Hey, Shepard. 337 00:21:39,507 --> 00:21:41,627 Hey. This came Friday. 338 00:21:41,801 --> 00:21:44,091 They said only the addressee could sign for it, 339 00:21:44,178 --> 00:21:45,178 so I pretended to be you. 340 00:21:46,222 --> 00:21:48,102 Almost didn't work because I'm so damn handsome. 341 00:21:48,182 --> 00:21:50,102 -Oh, so, last night... -Oh, you idiot. 342 00:21:52,728 --> 00:21:55,688 -It starts in two hours. -Wha... What does? 343 00:21:56,440 --> 00:21:57,610 I don't know. 344 00:21:59,527 --> 00:22:00,987 Shh... 345 00:22:01,111 --> 00:22:04,071 CHRIS: The capsule sits upon 25 tons 346 00:22:04,240 --> 00:22:07,660 of highly combustible ethyl alcohol and liquid oxygen, 347 00:22:08,244 --> 00:22:10,124 powering a Rocketdyne engine 348 00:22:10,287 --> 00:22:14,077 that provides 78,000 pounds of thrust. 349 00:22:14,375 --> 00:22:16,665 Now, if these specifications sound familiar, 350 00:22:16,836 --> 00:22:17,996 it's because, well, 351 00:22:18,546 --> 00:22:21,756 we've essentially removed the core from a nuclear missile. 352 00:22:22,007 --> 00:22:25,007 And we wanna put you in its place. 353 00:22:27,179 --> 00:22:30,059 (CAR HORN BLARES) 354 00:22:30,140 --> 00:22:33,100 ALAN: Shepard! Shepard! Damn it. 355 00:22:37,690 --> 00:22:38,770 Alan Shepard. 356 00:22:39,358 --> 00:22:42,358 Lieutenant commander... very late. 357 00:22:42,486 --> 00:22:45,566 Now, would we like to test the Mercury-Redstone system for years 358 00:22:45,739 --> 00:22:47,869 before risking a man's life? 359 00:22:48,033 --> 00:22:51,253 Yes. But are we afforded such a luxury with the Russians 360 00:22:51,328 --> 00:22:53,368 sneaking satellites through our backyard? 361 00:22:53,873 --> 00:22:55,003 CHRIS: We are not. 362 00:22:55,457 --> 00:22:57,327 (TIRES SQUEALING) 363 00:23:10,389 --> 00:23:11,969 (MEN CHATTING INDISTINCTLY) 364 00:23:16,562 --> 00:23:17,902 (DOOR SLAMS) 365 00:23:29,700 --> 00:23:34,750 Now, you gentlemen are accustomed to testing dangerous, unproven aircraft, 366 00:23:34,872 --> 00:23:38,792 and yet, somehow, you've made it this far in one piece. 367 00:23:40,169 --> 00:23:41,669 Most of you have families. 368 00:23:42,338 --> 00:23:44,878 You have careers. You have lives. 369 00:23:45,257 --> 00:23:49,387 That could all come to an abrupt halt if you sign on to this endeavor. 370 00:23:49,887 --> 00:23:53,677 We wanna take 32 of you to Lovelace Clinic for medical evaluations, 371 00:23:55,017 --> 00:23:57,227 but only seven of you will have what it takes. 372 00:23:57,645 --> 00:24:00,685 And those seven will be the Mercury astronauts. 373 00:24:01,440 --> 00:24:04,990 Now, we have a fantastic agency in the making. 374 00:24:05,152 --> 00:24:08,912 But to be frank, the Russians are sprinting around the track, 375 00:24:09,073 --> 00:24:11,703 and we are still at the starting block, tying our shoelaces. 376 00:24:11,784 --> 00:24:15,294 CHRIS: We need to work fast, we need to work smart. 377 00:24:16,538 --> 00:24:17,958 And we need the best. 378 00:24:18,916 --> 00:24:21,746 Our very way of life is at stake. 379 00:24:23,003 --> 00:24:24,253 The choice is yours, gentlemen. 380 00:24:25,881 --> 00:24:28,681 Sleep on it. Call your wives. 381 00:24:29,677 --> 00:24:31,717 Get word to Mr. Lunney by morning. 382 00:24:36,183 --> 00:24:38,273 (ALL CLAMORING) 383 00:24:47,778 --> 00:24:50,948 (INDISTINCT CHATTER, LAUGHTER) 384 00:24:56,996 --> 00:24:59,996 -Hey there. Gordo Cooper. -Scott Carpenter. 385 00:25:00,332 --> 00:25:01,462 Ricky Carsrud. 386 00:25:02,418 --> 00:25:03,918 Well, hot damn. 387 00:25:04,169 --> 00:25:05,709 -That's a sight. -GORDON: What? 388 00:25:06,165 --> 00:25:08,045 Just two of the best pilots who ever lived. 389 00:25:08,132 --> 00:25:09,932 And they'll be the first to tell you. 390 00:25:10,050 --> 00:25:12,090 I can't believe that's our competition. 391 00:25:12,970 --> 00:25:14,970 -Nice to meet you. -Yeah. 392 00:25:16,306 --> 00:25:19,096 -So, did I miss much? -No, not really. 393 00:25:22,688 --> 00:25:23,688 (CLEARS THROAT) 394 00:25:24,398 --> 00:25:27,778 -Well, John, what do you think? -You know how these things go. 395 00:25:28,402 --> 00:25:32,032 A lot of promises out of the gate, and then you hit a wall of red tape. 396 00:25:32,656 --> 00:25:34,116 Come on. A civilian agency? 397 00:25:34,199 --> 00:25:36,039 Yeah. You know, if they were really committed, 398 00:25:36,201 --> 00:25:37,661 it would be a branch of the military. 399 00:25:37,828 --> 00:25:40,578 -It could just be a publicity stunt. -Well, you love those. 400 00:25:40,956 --> 00:25:42,616 -Scotch. -BARTENDER: Yes, sir, right away. 401 00:25:44,626 --> 00:25:45,666 So, I'm guessing you're in? 402 00:25:51,633 --> 00:25:54,553 -(ALAN CHUCKLES) -Yeah. Yeah, I'm gonna do it. 403 00:25:55,554 --> 00:25:57,144 Now, was that so hard? 404 00:25:58,307 --> 00:26:00,177 It's almost like you're afraid of the competition, 405 00:26:00,267 --> 00:26:01,517 you wanna thin the pack. 406 00:26:01,602 --> 00:26:04,562 No. No, I'm pretty sure I'll be one of the seven. 407 00:26:04,646 --> 00:26:06,976 Well then, congratulations and good luck. (SIGHS) 408 00:26:07,566 --> 00:26:08,566 Thank you. 409 00:26:09,985 --> 00:26:11,195 But what? You're, uh... 410 00:26:13,049 --> 00:26:14,409 No, I'm not gonna be one of the seven. 411 00:26:15,824 --> 00:26:18,124 -No? -Nope. 412 00:26:18,696 --> 00:26:20,616 I'm gonna be the first man in space. 413 00:26:24,166 --> 00:26:28,416 Hey, I just wanted to introduce myself, Gordo Cooper. 414 00:26:28,962 --> 00:26:31,592 -It's a real honor. -The pleasure is all mine, Gordo. 415 00:26:31,924 --> 00:26:32,934 Thank you. 416 00:26:33,008 --> 00:26:34,838 We might just be a part of history here tonight. 417 00:26:35,094 --> 00:26:37,934 It's quite a moment for our country and the entire human race. 418 00:26:38,097 --> 00:26:39,137 Geez. 419 00:26:39,848 --> 00:26:40,888 What are you drinking? 420 00:26:41,391 --> 00:26:42,601 Scotch it is. 421 00:26:42,684 --> 00:26:44,064 -BARTENDER: Right away. -Okay, sure. 422 00:26:44,144 --> 00:26:46,154 -SCOTT: Well, look who it is. -You crash the gates or what? 423 00:26:46,230 --> 00:26:47,860 You thought I'd get left behind? 424 00:26:48,357 --> 00:26:50,277 Oh, it's good seeing you, John. 425 00:26:50,818 --> 00:26:52,238 You enjoy that seltzer. 426 00:26:53,344 --> 00:26:56,604 So, Gordo, what's the story behind that paw? Who's the other guy? 427 00:27:03,247 --> 00:27:06,417 -Take it easy, guys. -Yeah. Good night, John. 428 00:27:09,294 --> 00:27:10,304 Deke. 429 00:27:11,588 --> 00:27:12,588 Gus. 430 00:27:12,673 --> 00:27:13,763 Rye? 431 00:27:14,716 --> 00:27:15,796 Rye. 432 00:27:16,844 --> 00:27:17,854 You fish? 433 00:27:19,138 --> 00:27:20,428 Fishing's my favorite. 434 00:27:21,280 --> 00:27:22,570 Also cars. 435 00:27:23,267 --> 00:27:24,267 You? 436 00:27:24,810 --> 00:27:27,520 I love cars and camping. 437 00:27:28,063 --> 00:27:30,323 -Big outdoors. -Hmm. 438 00:27:31,650 --> 00:27:32,820 All right, then. 439 00:27:34,069 --> 00:27:35,069 Yup. 440 00:27:37,281 --> 00:27:39,201 (WOMAN LAUGHING) 441 00:27:39,491 --> 00:27:42,201 -So, how would I say my drink is empty? -Well... 442 00:27:43,745 --> 00:27:47,455 you would say your go juice is bingo, and it's time to tank up. 443 00:27:48,208 --> 00:27:50,588 And what's Sierra Hotel? 444 00:27:51,044 --> 00:27:53,884 -Well, Sierra Hotel is what I am. -CAROL: Oh? 445 00:27:54,047 --> 00:27:56,337 You take the S from Sierra, the H from Hotel, 446 00:27:56,550 --> 00:27:58,640 -stands for "shit hot." -(LAUGHS) 447 00:28:01,722 --> 00:28:03,472 -I'm Carol. -Bill. 448 00:28:04,141 --> 00:28:05,681 Oh, hey there, I'm Bill. 449 00:28:07,019 --> 00:28:08,099 Bill. 450 00:28:08,270 --> 00:28:10,060 -(CHUCKLES) -SCOTT: Bill. 451 00:28:10,772 --> 00:28:12,522 Oh, let me guess. Bill? 452 00:28:13,525 --> 00:28:14,525 William. 453 00:28:14,693 --> 00:28:17,073 -(LAUGHTER) -Very funny, boys. 454 00:28:19,823 --> 00:28:20,823 Goodnight. 455 00:28:23,619 --> 00:28:25,869 -To drinking, flying, and screwing. -(LAUGHS) 456 00:28:26,038 --> 00:28:28,498 As long as the first doesn't get in the way of the last. 457 00:28:31,376 --> 00:28:32,666 Sorry about all that. 458 00:28:33,795 --> 00:28:35,125 Let me walk you to your room. 459 00:28:35,214 --> 00:28:37,764 -Are you making a pass at me? -Oh, God. No. 460 00:28:37,841 --> 00:28:39,131 I did that 15 minutes ago. 461 00:28:39,218 --> 00:28:41,298 -(LAUGHS) -Now, I'm just flagrantly hitting on you. 462 00:28:41,970 --> 00:28:43,100 809, please. 463 00:28:44,640 --> 00:28:47,600 -(CAROL LAUGHING) -ALAN: I am on your wing. 464 00:28:52,856 --> 00:28:54,976 -MALE VOICE: Your key, sir. -Thank you. 465 00:29:26,556 --> 00:29:27,556 (GLASSES CLATTER) 466 00:30:11,727 --> 00:30:14,647 -Where's the kid? -Test pilots aren't our only option. 467 00:30:15,147 --> 00:30:16,687 -What about acrobats? -Jockeys. 468 00:30:17,190 --> 00:30:19,480 They're small, they could easily fit into the capsule. 469 00:30:20,027 --> 00:30:21,027 Lunney! 470 00:30:21,486 --> 00:30:23,856 -Two. Two. -Only two signed on? 471 00:30:24,990 --> 00:30:26,280 Only two declined. 472 00:30:28,660 --> 00:30:31,500 We've got three days to narrow the list from 108 to 32. 473 00:30:32,748 --> 00:30:36,538 Yes. One week of medical and psychological evaluation. 474 00:30:36,710 --> 00:30:38,050 Lieutenant Clark, please. 475 00:30:38,420 --> 00:30:41,300 Uh, Glynn Lunney, uh, Space Task Group. Thank you. 476 00:30:41,465 --> 00:30:43,295 Your itinerary is on its way. 477 00:30:43,467 --> 00:30:45,927 -It'll arrive by courier tomorrow morning. -JOHN: Well, that's great. 478 00:30:46,720 --> 00:30:48,350 And thank you, Mr. Gilruth. 479 00:30:56,813 --> 00:31:00,193 (STAMMERING) You really w... want this, don't you? 480 00:31:02,944 --> 00:31:04,534 You remember when we were kids? 481 00:31:06,239 --> 00:31:08,619 -Wills Creek? (LAUGHS) -(LAUGHS) 482 00:31:09,368 --> 00:31:12,908 I always thought if I just... if I just went a little further, 483 00:31:13,622 --> 00:31:15,372 one day, I'd come around a bend, 484 00:31:15,457 --> 00:31:18,287 and then I'd be the first person to step foot somewhere new. 485 00:31:19,461 --> 00:31:21,131 But it wasn't true. 486 00:31:24,007 --> 00:31:27,007 Every inch of the world has been picked over. 487 00:31:30,013 --> 00:31:33,603 Well, you're almost... (STAMMERS) ...40, John. 488 00:31:34,393 --> 00:31:36,523 -Not enough adventure yet? -(SCOFFS) 489 00:31:37,562 --> 00:31:40,482 (SIGHS) 490 00:31:41,942 --> 00:31:45,452 This is my chance to be the first at something memorable. 491 00:31:48,698 --> 00:31:50,618 And I want it more than anyone, Annie. 492 00:31:55,455 --> 00:31:56,825 (SIGHS) 493 00:32:00,752 --> 00:32:02,672 I have to be gone all week. 494 00:32:04,423 --> 00:32:07,183 New Mexico, a bunch of medical stuff. 495 00:32:07,502 --> 00:32:09,852 I was thinking, get somebody to help you out. 496 00:32:10,762 --> 00:32:12,352 Help... (STAMMERS) ...me out? 497 00:32:12,931 --> 00:32:17,811 You'll be going into... (STAMMERS) ...space alone. 498 00:32:19,312 --> 00:32:21,062 Who's gonna help you out? 499 00:32:24,776 --> 00:32:27,396 (PHONE RINGING) 500 00:32:29,614 --> 00:32:32,584 -Hello? -CHRIS: Captain Cooper, Chris Kraft. 501 00:32:32,826 --> 00:32:35,826 Calling to see if you're still interested in Project Mercury. 502 00:32:36,037 --> 00:32:39,247 Um... (CHUCKLES) Morning, sir. Uh, yeah. You're damn right I am. 503 00:32:39,416 --> 00:32:40,416 CHRIS: Good. 504 00:32:40,584 --> 00:32:42,884 We'll send over some materials, and we'll also need 505 00:32:43,044 --> 00:32:45,554 to schedule an interview with your wife and family. 506 00:32:46,840 --> 00:32:51,010 -Uh, my family? What... What for? -CHRIS: Just part of the background check. 507 00:32:52,888 --> 00:32:55,308 Of course. Uh, I'll let them know. (CHUCKLES) 508 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:57,560 Thank you so much, Mr. Kraft. 509 00:32:59,144 --> 00:33:02,064 (RAIN POURING) 510 00:33:05,942 --> 00:33:07,322 (KNOCKING) 511 00:33:14,826 --> 00:33:16,496 -Gordo, why are you... -GORDON: Hi. 512 00:33:17,037 --> 00:33:20,287 Where's, uh... where's your mom and... and the girls? 513 00:33:21,625 --> 00:33:22,625 Asleep. 514 00:33:23,960 --> 00:33:25,380 What are you doing here? 515 00:33:26,922 --> 00:33:29,222 I have some news, and, um... 516 00:33:31,092 --> 00:33:32,342 I need a big favor. 517 00:33:35,889 --> 00:33:37,929 Listen, if you'd just come home... 518 00:33:38,016 --> 00:33:40,886 TRUDY: I can't come home, Gordo. You know that. 519 00:33:41,978 --> 00:33:43,308 I'm trying to live my life. 520 00:33:43,438 --> 00:33:45,768 They're only taking men with stable families. 521 00:33:47,567 --> 00:33:49,947 They know we're separated, I'll wash out. 522 00:33:54,533 --> 00:33:55,703 I don't know, Gordo. 523 00:33:58,495 --> 00:34:00,365 We could start over. 524 00:34:03,625 --> 00:34:05,335 I just did start over. 525 00:34:07,379 --> 00:34:10,089 Think about what this could mean for the girls. 526 00:34:12,175 --> 00:34:13,215 Gordo. 527 00:34:13,969 --> 00:34:15,799 It's space, Trudy. 528 00:34:18,014 --> 00:34:19,144 It's space. 529 00:34:22,602 --> 00:34:23,602 Please. 530 00:34:47,520 --> 00:34:48,590 That really hurts. 531 00:34:59,931 --> 00:35:01,391 -(WOMAN SCREAMING) -(BABY CRYING) 532 00:35:01,475 --> 00:35:04,095 -(GLASS SHATTERING) -(OVERLAPPING SCREAMS) 533 00:35:08,441 --> 00:35:09,441 (RETCHES) 534 00:35:09,540 --> 00:35:11,280 DOCTOR: We'll insert this into your rectum. 535 00:35:11,526 --> 00:35:13,986 After your sphincters relax, most of the pain should subside. 536 00:35:14,279 --> 00:35:15,319 (SCOFFS) 537 00:35:17,073 --> 00:35:18,453 -(OVERLAPPING CLAMOR) -(GLASS SHATTERING) 538 00:35:18,533 --> 00:35:19,533 (WOMAN SOBS) 539 00:35:20,785 --> 00:35:22,195 What the hell was that? 540 00:35:22,370 --> 00:35:24,410 And you'll gag right about... 541 00:35:24,664 --> 00:35:26,424 -(GAGS) -DOCTOR: ...now. 542 00:35:26,708 --> 00:35:30,088 How many of these do I got to do to go to space, huh? 543 00:35:35,842 --> 00:35:38,892 (PANTING) 544 00:35:44,976 --> 00:35:46,016 (SIGHS) 545 00:35:51,024 --> 00:35:52,824 DR. WHITE: You have 15 minutes... 546 00:35:53,318 --> 00:35:55,698 to answer the following question. 547 00:35:56,071 --> 00:35:58,621 "Who am I?" You may begin. 548 00:36:17,300 --> 00:36:20,300 "I am a man who values my privacy." 549 00:36:22,639 --> 00:36:25,639 -This isn't an interrogation, Alan. -What a relief. 550 00:36:25,809 --> 00:36:28,769 DR. WHITE: Many men find it can be rewarding to explore one's emotions 551 00:36:28,853 --> 00:36:30,813 in a safe environment such as this. 552 00:36:30,897 --> 00:36:32,857 -ALAN: Safe environment. -Such as this. 553 00:36:32,941 --> 00:36:33,941 -ALAN: Hmm. -Yes. 554 00:36:35,902 --> 00:36:37,702 Well, I said all I need to say. 555 00:36:38,613 --> 00:36:40,283 Do you have a good relationship with your mother? 556 00:36:40,990 --> 00:36:42,910 -Yup. -And your father? How about him? 557 00:36:42,992 --> 00:36:46,502 Doc, you're looking for a brain that's been scrambled into a strange soup 558 00:36:46,663 --> 00:36:48,623 and that's just not who I am. 559 00:36:48,707 --> 00:36:51,287 -How's your home life? Is it happy? -(SIGHS) All right. 560 00:36:51,793 --> 00:36:53,553 Have you ever cheated on your wife? 561 00:36:57,382 --> 00:37:01,142 You know, I'm one of the best pilots the United States Navy has ever known. 562 00:37:02,053 --> 00:37:04,643 Me and the other men, we have been here almost a week. 563 00:37:04,848 --> 00:37:07,808 And all you have done is shove scopes down our throats and up our butts, 564 00:37:07,892 --> 00:37:09,852 collecting samples of God knows what, 565 00:37:10,019 --> 00:37:12,309 fluids that I had no idea were sloshing around inside me, 566 00:37:12,397 --> 00:37:13,607 and that's fine. 567 00:37:13,690 --> 00:37:15,110 I draw the line at this. 568 00:37:16,192 --> 00:37:17,992 You don't get to poke around in here, Doc. 569 00:37:18,069 --> 00:37:20,569 My family, my home life, that is mine. 570 00:37:20,739 --> 00:37:22,909 Sure as hell has nothing to do with how good a pilot I am, 571 00:37:23,032 --> 00:37:24,952 or how well I would do in space. 572 00:37:25,034 --> 00:37:27,544 I know how good of a pilot you are, Alan. 573 00:37:27,996 --> 00:37:31,616 And your medical evaluation places you near the head of the pack. 574 00:37:33,451 --> 00:37:34,961 Simple fact is, you're too good. 575 00:37:35,420 --> 00:37:39,010 You puff your chest like someone who knows he'll be picked for the job. 576 00:37:39,215 --> 00:37:40,545 Probably right. 577 00:37:41,509 --> 00:37:43,719 But you aren't honest with yourself, 578 00:37:43,803 --> 00:37:45,723 and that will catch up with you. 579 00:37:46,514 --> 00:37:47,564 Eventually. 580 00:38:00,153 --> 00:38:03,663 (FOOTSTEPS ECHOING) 581 00:38:15,043 --> 00:38:17,133 Well, it looks like you made it out alive. 582 00:38:17,378 --> 00:38:20,798 Yeah. Well, I'll probably drop dead right around the time we're over Phoenix. 583 00:38:20,924 --> 00:38:22,094 (LAUGHS) 584 00:38:23,593 --> 00:38:25,893 You know, a few months ago, I was walking on the beach 585 00:38:25,970 --> 00:38:27,510 with a scientist buddy of mine. 586 00:38:28,139 --> 00:38:33,099 He tells me that for every grain of sand on all the beaches in the world... 587 00:38:34,229 --> 00:38:36,649 there's at least 50 stars in the universe. 588 00:38:37,065 --> 00:38:39,895 I stood there staring at sand for a good hour. 589 00:38:39,984 --> 00:38:41,114 (LAUGHS) 590 00:38:44,697 --> 00:38:45,817 Pretty wild. 591 00:38:48,910 --> 00:38:50,620 To be born in this country, 592 00:38:51,704 --> 00:38:54,874 right at the moment we finally slip off and go exploring it all. 593 00:38:57,585 --> 00:39:01,665 You know, all I've heard about all week is drinking, and girls, 594 00:39:01,756 --> 00:39:04,216 and guys comparing the size of their giggle sticks. 595 00:39:04,384 --> 00:39:07,354 -(CHUCKLES) -Nobody's said one word about space... 596 00:39:08,388 --> 00:39:09,468 except you. 597 00:39:10,765 --> 00:39:13,845 Well, that's where we're going, isn't it? 598 00:39:19,691 --> 00:39:22,531 -They're all incredible. -And they're all terrible. 599 00:39:25,989 --> 00:39:27,659 Let's start with the easy ones. 600 00:39:30,743 --> 00:39:32,413 All right, troops. Come on. We got five minutes. 601 00:39:32,495 --> 00:39:34,035 Otherwise, we're gonna be late for service. 602 00:39:34,163 --> 00:39:36,083 (PHONE RINGING) 603 00:39:38,376 --> 00:39:39,456 (CLEARS THROAT) 604 00:39:43,548 --> 00:39:44,548 Hello? 605 00:39:46,634 --> 00:39:48,054 Yes. Hello, Mr. Kraft. 606 00:39:53,349 --> 00:39:56,439 I am. Yes. Yes. I'd be honored. 607 00:39:57,437 --> 00:39:58,767 And thank you, sir. 608 00:39:59,355 --> 00:40:00,515 I won't let you down. 609 00:40:05,862 --> 00:40:07,742 -I got it. -(LAUGHS) 610 00:40:08,072 --> 00:40:10,282 -BOY: Got what? -(JOHN LAUGHS) 611 00:40:10,825 --> 00:40:13,075 Well, it's an honor and a privilege, Mr. Gilruth. 612 00:40:13,244 --> 00:40:16,374 I can't wait to get started. Much thanks to you, sir. 613 00:40:20,627 --> 00:40:23,917 -Congratulations, Al. -I couldn't have done it without you, Lou. 614 00:40:24,923 --> 00:40:28,553 T. KEITH GLENNAN: Which of these men will be first to orbit the Earth, 615 00:40:28,718 --> 00:40:30,258 -I cannot tell you. -(PHONE RINGING) 616 00:40:30,345 --> 00:40:33,255 KEITH: He won't know himself until the day of the flight. 617 00:40:34,140 --> 00:40:38,060 The astronaut training program will last probably two years. 618 00:40:38,269 --> 00:40:39,269 Hello? 619 00:40:39,938 --> 00:40:40,938 Yes. 620 00:40:42,565 --> 00:40:44,355 KEITH: Gentlemen, it's my pleasure 621 00:40:44,442 --> 00:40:47,072 -to introduce to you... -It would be an absolute honor. 622 00:40:47,612 --> 00:40:48,662 Gus! 623 00:40:49,238 --> 00:40:51,068 KEITH: Virgil I. Grissom... 624 00:40:53,451 --> 00:40:55,751 Donald K. Slayton... 625 00:40:57,705 --> 00:40:59,575 John H. Glenn... 626 00:41:01,501 --> 00:41:03,421 Walter M. Schirra... 627 00:41:06,339 --> 00:41:08,589 Malcolm S. Carpenter... 628 00:41:10,176 --> 00:41:11,716 -GORDON: I got it! -(GIRLS CHEERING) 629 00:41:11,803 --> 00:41:13,473 -You got it! -You're gonna be an astronaut! 630 00:41:13,554 --> 00:41:15,854 -Daddy's gonna be... -KEITH: Leroy G. Cooper... 631 00:41:15,932 --> 00:41:16,932 You did it! 632 00:41:23,648 --> 00:41:25,818 -(ALL CHEERING) -MALE VOICE: There's the man! 633 00:41:26,234 --> 00:41:30,204 -Ah! To the space program. -ALL: To the space program. 634 00:41:30,279 --> 00:41:31,409 (LAUGHTER) 635 00:41:32,198 --> 00:41:34,078 KEITH: Alan B. Shepard. 636 00:41:34,867 --> 00:41:37,497 -(APPLAUSE) -KEITH: These, ladies and gentlemen, 637 00:41:38,079 --> 00:41:41,289 are the nation's Mercury astronauts. 638 00:41:41,582 --> 00:41:46,462 -(CAMERA SHUTTERS CLICKING) -(REPORTERS CLAMORING) 639 00:41:49,757 --> 00:41:52,927 -PHOTOGRAPHER 1: Mr. Glenn! -One more, one more, one more. 640 00:41:56,389 --> 00:41:58,219 PHOTOGRAPHER 1: Mr. Glenn. Mr. Glenn, right here please. 641 00:41:58,307 --> 00:41:59,307 PHOTOGRAPHER 2: Terrific! 642 00:42:01,978 --> 00:42:06,568 -(APPLAUSE) -(CAMERA SHUTTERS CLICKING)