John Glenn: American Hero(1998)
John Glenn: American Hero Synopsis
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.
John Glenn: American Hero (1998) is a documentary film directed by Blaine Baggett, released on October 27, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars John Glenn, Kurt Brown, Scott Carpenter and Lyn Freedman. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Blaine Baggett
- Writers:
- Blaine Baggett
- Status:
- Released
John Glenn: American Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Glenn
as Himself
- Kurt Brown
Kurt Brown
as Himself
Scott Carpenter
as Himself
- Lyn Freedman
Lyn Freedman
as Herself
- Annie Glenn
Annie Glenn
as Herself
- David Glenn
David Glenn
as Himself
- Daniel Goldin
Daniel Goldin
as Himself
- Steve Lindsay
Steve Lindsay
as Himself
- Richard Linnehan
Richard Linnehan
as Himself
- Lisa Malone
Lisa Malone
as Herself
- Thomas Miller
Thomas Miller
as Himself
- Scott E. Parazynski
Scott E. Parazynski
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Blaine Baggett, written by Blaine Baggett.
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John Glenn: American Hero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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John Glenn: American Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in John Glenn: American Hero?
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The main cast of John Glenn: American Hero (1998) includes John Glenn, Kurt Brown, Scott Carpenter, Lyn Freedman and Annie Glenn. The film was directed by Blaine Baggett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Glenn: American Hero released?
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John Glenn: American Hero was released on October 27, 1998 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is John Glenn: American Hero worth watching?
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John Glenn: American Hero (1998) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.