Sound Barrier (1952) DVD

With the war's end, aviation magnate John Ridgefield (Ralph Richardson) single-mindedly focused his corporate resources into the achievement of supersonic flight. His efforts may instead create a barrier between himself and his daughter (Ann Todd) after her test pilot husband (Nigel Patrick) becomes a sacrifice to the pursuit. David Lean's stirring sky saga co-stars Denholm Elliott, Dinah Sheridan, John Justin, Joseph Tomelty; screenplay by Terence Rattigan. AKA: "Breaking Through the Sound Barrier." 109 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailers.