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The Sound Barrier

19521h 57m6.5/ 10 · TMDB · 61 votes
DramaRomanceWar

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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Directed by David Lean

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

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

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Last checked 9 Oct 2026.

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Film details

Released22 Jul 1952
Original languageEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
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Donald Harron
Donald Harron

ATA officer

Vincent Holman

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