U certificateThe Sound Barrier is a Film programme that first aired in 1952 and has been classified a U certificate.

The Sound Barrier is a 4 star programme

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The Sound Barrier (1952)

Directed by
David Lean

An aircraft manufacturer risks alienating his friends and family in a single-minded attempt to prove planes can exceed the speed of sound. David Lean's drama, written by Terence Rattigan and starring Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick, Dinah Sheridan and Denholm Elliott.

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Genre: Film

Running Time: 140 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1952

Rating:
4/5 Stars

Classification: U Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Black and White

When is The Sound Barrier next on TV?

It's next showing on Film4 June 13th, 4:20pm and on Film4 Plus 1 June 13th, 5:20pm. See more...

Cast

Ralph Richardson...John Ridgefield
Ann Todd...Susan Garthwaite
Nigel Patrick...Tony Garthwaite
John Justin...Philip Peel
Dinah Sheridan...Jess Peel
Joseph Tomelty...Will Sparks
Image for Denholm ElliottDenholm Elliott...Christopher Ridgefield
John Christopher Allen...Windy Williams
Ralph Michael...Fletcher