The Sound Barrier
1952 · 1h 57m · Drama, Romance, War · United Kingdom · Rated U (GB)
A young RAF pilot tests his father-in-law’s prototype supersonic aircraft to the limit, at a time of intense development in the field of aviation, just as commercial jet airliners are about to enter service.
Directed by
David LeanWritten by
Terence Rattigan6.2Smart score
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