The Sound Barrier (1952)

  • NR
  • 12/21/1952 (US)
  • Drama, Romance, War
  • 1h 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.

David Lean

Director

Terence Rattigan

Writer

Cast

Ralph Richardson's headshot

Ralph Richardson

John Ridgefield
Ann Todd's headshot

Ann Todd

Susan Garthwaite
Nigel Patrick's headshot

Nigel Patrick

Tony Garthwaite
John Justin's headshot

John Justin

Philip Peel
Dinah Sheridan's headshot

Dinah Sheridan

Jess Peel
Joseph Tomelty's headshot

Joseph Tomelty

Will
Denholm Elliott's headshot

Denholm Elliott

Christopher Ridgefield
Jack Allen's headshot

Jack Allen

'Windy'

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