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The Sound Barrier

 1952
 109 minutes (1 hrs 49 mins)
The Sound Barrier
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Directed by

David Lean

Starring

Ralph Richardson · Ann Todd · Nigel Patrick · John Justin · Dinah Sheridan · Joseph Tomelty

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Release dates

US release date US release: 21st December 1952
Finland release date Finland release: 8th August 1952
South Africa release date South Africa release: 15th August 1952

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Total views:
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First viewed:
16th Apr 2026
Last viewed:
15th Jun 2026
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