The Sound Barrier

Name: The Sound Barrier
Director: David Lean
Released: 1952-07-22

1952 · 1h 57m

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Directed by David Lean

Synopsis

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.

Awards

25th Academy Awards· 1953

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Writing (Story and Screenplay)Terence Rattigan

Details

Released: 22 July 1952
Runtime: 1h 57m
Director: David Lean
Writers: Terence Rattigan
Budget: $275,000
Box office: $235,000
Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Production: London Films Productions

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Cast

Ralph Richardson
Ann Todd
Nigel Patrick
John Justin
Dinah Sheridan
Joseph Tomelty
Denholm Elliott
Jack Allen
Ralph Michael
Leslie Phillips