The Sound Barrier

The Sound Barrier

1952
1h 57m
6.5

6.5/10

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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.

Status: Released

Budget: $275,000

Revenue: $235,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
London Films Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date July 22, 1952
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0044446

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

Vincent Holman
Vincent Holman

Factor

Key Crew

Terence Rattigan
Writer
David Lean
Director
David Lean
Producer