The Sound Barrier

The Sound Barrier

6.5 /10 57 votes
July 22, 1952 1h 57m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director David Lean
Writers Terence Rattigan
Studio London Films Productions
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN
Budget $275,000

Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sound Barrier was released on July 22, 1952.

The runtime of The Sound Barrier is 1h 57m.

The Sound Barrier is a Drama, Romance, War movie.

The Sound Barrier has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Sound Barrier is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Sound Barrier was directed by David Lean.

The main cast of The Sound Barrier includes Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick.

The Sound Barrier is originally in English.