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The Sound Barrier

The Sound Barrier

19526.51h 57m

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.

Directed by David Lean
Written by Terence Rattigan
Produced by David Lean
Box OfficeBudget: $275KRevenue: $235K

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

Themes & Keywords

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About The Sound Barrier

The Sound Barrier is a drama, romance, war film released in 1952 exploring themes of black and white, sound barrier. Directed by David Lean, it stars Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick. 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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