The Sound Barrier (1952)

Name: The Sound Barrier
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Released: 1952-07-22
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick, John Justin, Dinah Sheridan

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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Released 1952-07-22 · 117 min · Drama, Romance, War

Directed by David Lean

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
Joseph Tomelty as Will
Denholm Elliott as Christopher Ridgefield
Jack Allen as 'Windy'
Ralph Michael as Fletcher
Leslie Phillips as Controller
Donald Harron as ATA officer
Vincent Holman as Factor
Douglas Muir as Controller