The Sound Barrier – (1952)

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Movie: The Sound Barrier

Year: 1952

Also Known As: Breaking Through the Sound Barrier

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Genres: Drama | Romance | War

Cast: Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick, John Justin, Dinah Sheridan, Joseph Tomelty, Denholm Elliott, Jack Allen, Ralph Michael

Plot: Tony successful fighter pilot during World War II marries into the family of a wealthy oil magnate who also designs airplanes. the movie traces the company's attempt to break the sound barrier, as well as tensions between father and daughter. Lots of footage of early 50s jet aviation in Great Britain as well as shots of the comet airliner, world's first jet passenger plane

Rated: 6.9/10 from 592 votes on IMDb

Release Date: (USA)

Runtime: 118

Tagline: They lived and loved, like the jets they flew – fast and dangerous!

Countries: UK

Directors: David Lean

Writers: Terence Rattigan

Budget: £250,000

Languages: English

Location: Chilbolton Aerodrome, Nether Wallop, Hampshire, England, UK

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