The Sound Barrier (1952)

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Released:
1952-07-22

Overview:
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.

Director:
David Lean

Runtime:
1h 57min

Genre:
Drama, Romance, War

  • Cast:
  • Ralph Richardson
    as
    John Ridgefield
  • Ann Todd
    as
    Susan Garthwaite
  • Nigel Patrick
    as
    Tony Garthwaite
  • John Justin
    as
    Philip Peel
  • Dinah Sheridan
    as
    Jess Peel