The Sound Barrier
Approved“Jet Packed Excitement! Jet Packed Danger! Jet Packed Romance! The Greatest Adventure Story of Our Time!”
1952·117 min·Released
Studio: London Films Productions
6.5TMDb
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Theatrical Jul 22, 1952
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UK · English · Foreign
Overview
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.
Crew
DirectorDavid Lean
WriterTerence Rattigan
Cast
Ralph Richardson
John Ridgefield
Ann Todd
Susan Garthwaite
Nigel Patrick
Tony Garthwaite
John Justin
Philip Peel
Dinah Sheridan
Jess Peel
Joseph Tomelty
Will
Denholm Elliott
Christopher Ridgefield
Jack Allen
'Windy'
Ralph Michael
Fletcher
Leslie Phillips
Controller
Donald Harron
ATA officer
Vincent Holman
Factor
Douglas Muir
Controller
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Keywords
black and whitesound barrier
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026