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The Sound Barrier (1952)

Jul 22, 1952 · 1h 57m

6.5/10 TMDB user score
61 votes on TMDB

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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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
  • Vincent Holman Factor
  • Douglas Muir Douglas Muir Controller

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