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The Sound Barrier (1952)

Overview

DramaRomanceWar

A young RAF pilot tests his father-in-law’s prototype supersonic aircraft to the limit, at a time of intense development in the field of aviation, just as commercial jet airliners are about to enter service.

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black and whitesound barrier
David Lean

Director

David Lean

ReleasedJul 22, 1952
Runtime1h 57m
StatusReleased
Budget$275K·Revenue$235K
London Films Productions

Top Cast

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

John Ridgefield

Ann Todd

Ann Todd

Susan Garthwaite

Nigel Patrick

Nigel Patrick

Tony Garthwaite

John Justin

John Justin

Philip Peel

Dinah Sheridan

Dinah Sheridan

Jess Peel

Joseph Tomelty

Joseph Tomelty

Will

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

Christopher Ridgefield

Jack Allen

Jack Allen

'Windy'

Ralph Michael

Ralph Michael

Fletcher

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

Controller

Donald Harron

Donald Harron

ATA officer

Douglas Muir

Douglas Muir

Controller

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