Aces High

May 19, 1976

1h 54m

★ 5.9

High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!

Overview

The first World War is in its third year and aerial combat above the Western Front is consuming the nation's favored children at an appalling rate. By early 1917, the average life-span of a British pilot is less than a fortnight. Such losses place a fearsome strain on Gresham, commanding officer of the squadron. Aces High recreates the early days of the Royal Flying Corps with some magnificently staged aerial battles, and sensitive direction presents a moving portrayal of the futilities of war.

Genres

Action

Drama

War

Production Companies

Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld

S. Benjamin Fisz Productions

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Cast

Maj. John Gresham

Malcolm McDowell

Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

Christopher Plummer

Lt. Crawford

Simon Ward

Lt. Stephen Croft

Peter Firth

Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

David Wood

Headmaster

John Gielgud

Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

Trevor Howard

Major Lyle

Richard Johnson

Brigadier General Whale

Ray Milland

Captain Beckenauer

Gilles Béhat

Major Stoppard

Tim Pigott-Smith

Bennett

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