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1953
1h 26m
Science Fiction
Mystery

Status

Released

Release

1953

Runtime

1h 26m

Storyline

"FASTER THAN SOUND come the sensational thrills in this modern epic of the air!"

A secret jet aircraft capable of traveling three times the speed of sound is being developed by a group of scientists. On the day of the test flight, one of the scientists dies in a mysterious accident, and there are many arguments concerning the flight itself; some think it should be ground-controlled while Heathley (James Donald) wants it to be a manned flight with himself at the controls. Conflict also arises when one of his fellow scientists, taking advantage of Heathley's lack of attention toward his wife, Lydia (Phyllis Calvert), makes some moves on her. Then there is the question of just who is the enemy agent on the project.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Feb 9, 1953
Languages
English
Director
Anthony Asquith
Anthony Asquith
Production
Two Cities Films
Two Cities Films
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

21 Cast Members

James Donald

James Donald

Michael Heathley

Phyllis Calvert

Phyllis Calvert

Lydia Heathley

Noel Willman

Noel Willman

Dr. Dennis Bord

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Dr. Alex Leon

Robert Beatty

Robert Beatty

Maj. Sam Seagram

Patric Doonan

Patric Doonan

Brian Jackson

Walter Fitzgerald

Walter Fitzgerald

Sir Charles Craddock

Muriel Pavlow

Muriel Pavlow

Caroline Cartier

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

Prof. Carrington

Marjorie Fielding

Marjorie Fielding

Michael's Mother

Herbert Lomas

Herbert Lomas

George Jackson

Geoffrey Denton

Fisher

Cyril Chamberlain

Cyril Chamberlain

Inspector Carter

Hal Osmond

Hal Osmond

Agent Lawson

Caven Watson

Dr. Ferguson

Marianne Stone

Marianne Stone

Maisie

Stanley Maxted

Stanley Maxted

Prof. Adams

Hartley Power

Hartley Power

General Adams (uncredited)

Philip Ray

Philip Ray

Sentry (uncredited)

Johnnie Schofield

Johnnie Schofield

Jim Barnes (uncredited)

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