The Sound Barrier
1952 film by David Lean
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Summary
The Sound Barrier is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (737 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Sound[3]
- Director: David Lean[4]
- Screenwriter: Terence Rattigan[5]
- Composer: Malcolm Arnold[6]
- Genre: drama film[7]
- Cast member: Ralph Richardson[8], Ann Todd[9], Nigel Patrick[10], John Justin[11], Denholm Elliott[12], Dinah Sheridan[13], Don Harron[14], Leslie Phillips[15], Ralph Michael[16]
- Producer: David Lean[17]
- Production company: London Films[18]
- Director of photography: Jack Hildyard[19]
- Original language of film or TV show: English[20]
- Distribution format: video on demand[21]
- Review score: 8/10[22], 80%[23]
- Color: color[24], black-and-white[25]
- Country of origin: United Kingdom[26]
- Publication date: January 1, 1952[27]
- Distributed by: London Films[28], Netflix[29]
- Main subject: aviation[30]
- Film editor: Geoffrey Foot[31]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[32], Academy Award for Best Sound[33]
- Title: The Sound Barrier[34]
- Duration: 118 minutes[35]
- Kijkwijzer rating: 12[36]
- Assessment: Bechdel test[37]
Why It Matters
The Sound Barrier has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] It is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
What awards did The Sound Barrier receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Sound[3].