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Desperate to solve the problem of supersonic flight, a British aerospace engineer’s obsession leads him into near madness and jeopardises his family life.
Original Release
07/22/1952
US Release
12/21/1952
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ralph Richardson | J.R. / John Ridgefield |
| Ann Todd | Susan Garthwaite |
| Nigel Patrick | Tony / Tony Garthwaite |
| John Justin | Philip / Philip Peel |
| Dinah Sheridan | Jess / Jess Peel |
| Joseph Tomelty | Will |
| Denholm Elliott | Chris / Christopher Ridgefield |
| Jack Allen | 'Windy' |
| Ralph Michael | Fletcher |
| Rodney Goodall | Little Boy |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ralph Richardson | J.R. / John Ridgefield |
| Ann Todd | Susan Garthwaite |
| Nigel Patrick | Tony / Tony Garthwaite |
| John Justin | Philip / Philip Peel |
| Dinah Sheridan | Jess / Jess Peel |
| Joseph Tomelty | Will |
| Denholm Elliott | Chris / Christopher Ridgefield |
| Jack Allen | 'Windy' |
| Ralph Michael | Fletcher |
| Rodney Goodall | Little Boy |
| Donald Harron | ATA Officer |
| Vincent Holman | Factor |
| Jolyon Jackley | Susan's Baby |
| Douglas Muir | Controller |
| Leslie Phillips | Controller |
| Anthony Snell | Peter Makepeace |
| Sally-Jane Spencer | Daughter of Philip |
| Robert Brooks Turner | Test Bed Operator |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| David Lean | Producer |
| Norman Spencer | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1953 | Oscar | Best Writing, Story and Screenplay | Nominated |
| 1953 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Won |
