How long is Breaking the Sound Barrier?

Breaking the Sound Barrier is 1 hr 55 min long.

Who is John Ridgefield in Breaking the Sound Barrier?

Ralph Richardson plays John Ridgefield in the film.

What is Breaking the Sound Barrier about?

With a passion for aviation design and engineering, wealthy oilman John Ridgefield (Ralph Richardson) is determined to break the sound barrier with the aircraft company he owns. He has already lost his son in the pursuit, and his daughter, Susan (Ann Todd), resents her father even more when he chooses her husband, World War II pilot Tony Garthwaite (Nigel Patrick), to be one of the test pilots. Yet Ridgefield stands resolute in the name of scientific progress.

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Name: Breaking the Sound Barrier
Genre: Action/Adventure
Released: 1952-12-21
Duration: 115
Rating: 60

NR 1 hr 55 min

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How long is Breaking the Sound Barrier?: Breaking the Sound Barrier is 1 hr 55 min long.

Who directed Breaking the Sound Barrier?: David Lean

Who is John Ridgefield in Breaking the Sound Barrier?: Ralph Richardson plays John Ridgefield in the film.

What is Breaking the Sound Barrier about?: With a passion for aviation design and engineering, wealthy oilman John Ridgefield (Ralph Richardson) is determined to break the sound barrier with the aircraft company he owns. He has already lost his son in the pursuit, and his daughter, Susan (Ann Todd), resents her father even more when he chooses her husband, World War II pilot Tony Garthwaite (Nigel Patrick), to be one of the test pilots. Yet Ridgefield stands resolute in the name of scientific progress.