The Sound Barrier
- Original title
- The Sound Barrieraka
- AKA
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- Breaking the Sound Barrier
- Year
- 1952
- Running time
- 118 min.
- Country
United Kingdom
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Ralph Richardson
- Ann Todd
- Nigel Patrick
- Denholm Elliott
- Dinah Sheridan
- Joseph Tomelty
- John Justin
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- Music
- Cinematography
Jack Hildyard (B&W)- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Planes. Family Relationships
- Synopsis
- 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.
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- Awards
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1952: Oscar: Best Sound. 2 Nominations1952: BAFTA Awards: 3 Awards including Best Film. 5 Nominations1952: National Board of Review: Foreign film, Director, Actor (Richardson)1952: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actor (Richardson)
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