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The Sound Barrier

MOVIE • 1952

The Sound Barrier

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.3/5Votes: 61
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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

Donald Harron

Donald Harron

ATA officer

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Vincent Holman

Factor

Douglas Muir

Douglas Muir

Controller

Terence Rattigan

Terence Rattigan

Writer

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Status

Released

Release

July 22, 1952

Runtime

117 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

$275,000

Revenue

$235,000