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The Sound Barrier

U19521h 57mDavid Lean
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%
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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.

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What is The Sound Barrier (1952) about?

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.

Who stars in The Sound Barrier?

The Sound Barrier stars Ralph Richardson (John Ridgefield), Ann Todd (Susan Garthwaite), Nigel Patrick (Tony Garthwaite), John Justin (Philip Peel), Dinah Sheridan (Jess Peel). The film was directed by David Lean.

How long is The Sound Barrier?

The Sound Barrier has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated U.

Is The Sound Barrier worth watching?

The Sound Barrier holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama, Romance, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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