Breaking the Sound Barrier

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1952-12-21

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

109 min

IMDB Ratings:

(946 Reviews)

Director:

David Lean

Genres:

Drama Romance War

Cast:

Ralph Richardson Ann Todd Nigel Patrick John Justin

Writer:

Terence Rattigan

Fullplot:

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. Lots of footage of early 50s jet aviation in Great Britain as well as shots of the Comet airliner, world's first jet passenger plane.

Comments:

Quae blanditiis explicabo ipsa. Ducimus non maxime saepe dolores. Optio veritatis nobis quia illo perferendis laborum placeat.

By:

Garrett Obrien

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