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The Sound Barrier(1952)
Status: Released
Date: 1952-07-22
65%
57 Votes
Time: 1h 57m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Budget: $275,000.00
Revenue: $235,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
London Films Productions
Movie: The Sound Barrier
Top 10 Billed 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
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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.
Release Date
1952-07-22
Average
6.5
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