A wealthy oil magnate and aircraft designer teams up with his son in law, a World War II flying ace, as they attempt to break the sound barrier. But to what lengths will they go?
With a family drama and a struggle between father and daughter at its core, David Lean’s film attempts to address the human cost of progress. However, this intention is somewhat undermined by a fascination with flying machines and a flag-waving advert for Brit technology.
Ralph Richardson is great though, as the driven, misguided patriarch, and Todd matches him as the dignified daughter.
Cast: Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick, John Justin, Dinah Sheridan, Joseph Tomelty, Denholm Elliott, Jack Allen, Ralph Michael, Leslie Phillips
Director: David Lean
Producer: David Lean
Original Music Composer: Malcolm Arnold
Cinematography: Jack Hildyard Script: Terence Rattigan
Running Time: 118 minutes
Released 10 October 1952
Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Country: United Kingdom
Production Companies: London Film Productions
