The Sound Barrier (1952)

Director: David Lean

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.

Cast

Ralph Richardson

John Ridgefield

Ann Todd

Susan Garthwaite

Nigel Patrick

Tony Garthwaite

John Justin

Philip Peel

Dinah Sheridan

Jess Peel

Joseph Tomelty

Will

Denholm Elliott

Christopher Ridgefield

Jack Allen

'Windy'

Ralph Michael

Fletcher

Leslie Phillips

Controller