The Sound Barrier

The Sound Barrier

★ 6.5IMDb Score
Released:1952-07-22
Duration:117 min
Director:David Lean
Actors:Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick, John Justin, Dinah Sheridan
Production:London Films Productions

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.

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