The Sound Barrier
Aircraft designers and test pilots in postwar Britain push toward breaking the sound barrier, at heavy personal cost to the families around them.
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Aircraft designers and test pilots in postwar Britain push toward breaking the sound barrier, at heavy personal cost to the families around them.
Why watch Directed by David Lean and starring Ralph Richardson and Ann Todd, it was a box-office success on its first release.
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- Where can I watch The Sound Barrier?
- We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for The Sound Barrier in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
- What is The Sound Barrier about?
- Aircraft designers and test pilots in postwar Britain push toward breaking the sound barrier, at heavy personal cost to the families around them.
- Who is in the cast of The Sound Barrier?
- The Sound Barrier stars Dinah Sheridan, Denholm Elliott, Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd and Nigel Patrick.
- Who directed The Sound Barrier?
- The Sound Barrier was directed by David Lean.
- When did The Sound Barrier come out?
- The Sound Barrier was released on 1 January 1952.
- How long is The Sound Barrier?
- The Sound Barrier runs 118 minutes (1 h 58 min).
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