The Sound Barrier

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

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1952 · 117 min · Drama · Romance · War · TMDB 6.5/10

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

Cast

Ralph Richardson — John Ridgefield
Ann Todd — Susan Garthwaite
Nigel Patrick — Tony Garthwaite
John Justin — Philip Peel
Dinah Sheridan — Jess Peel