
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.

Malcolm McDowell
Maj. John Gresham

Christopher Plummer
Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

Simon Ward
Lt. Crawford



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May 19, 1976
1h 54m
5.9
Jack Gold
Howard Barker

Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
FR
S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
N/A
Peter Firth
Lt. Stephen Croft

David Wood
Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

John Gielgud
Headmaster

Trevor Howard
Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

Richard Johnson
Major Lyle

Ray Milland
Brigadier General Whale

Gilles Béhat
Captain Beckenauer
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