The Sound Barrier (1952)

A World War II pilot marries into the family of aviation designer John Ridgefield, who will stop at nothing in his pursuit to break the sound barrier.

Director: David Lean
Cast: Ralph Michael, Ann Todd, Denholm Elliott, Dinah Sheridan, Jack Allen, John Justin, Joseph Tomelty, Nigel Patrick, Ralph Richardson
Runtime: 01h 56m
Type: Movie

The Sound Barrier (1952)

A World War II pilot marries into the family of aviation designer John Ridgefield, who will stop at nothing in his pursuit to break the sound barrier.

Director: David Lean
Cast: Ralph Michael, Ann Todd, Denholm Elliott, Dinah Sheridan, Jack Allen, John Justin, Joseph Tomelty, Nigel Patrick, Ralph Richardson
Runtime: 01h 56m
Type: Movie
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