The Sound Barrier
1952·United Kingdom·118 min.
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Fictionalized story of British aerospace engineers solving the problem of supersonic flight. 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.
DirectorDavid Lean
ScreenwriterTerence Rattigan
MusicMalcolm Arnold
CinematographyJack Hildyard
CastRalph Richardson·Ann Todd·Nigel Patrick·Denholm Elliott·Dinah Sheridan·Joseph Tomelty·John Justin
Original titleThe Sound Barrier
Also known asBreaking the Sound Barrier