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Aces High

Not Rated
ActionDramaWar
5.8/10(67 ratings)

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.

05-19-1976
1h 54m
Aces High
Backdrop for Aces High

Main Cast

Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

Maj. John Gresham

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

Simon Ward

Simon Ward

Lt. Crawford

Peter Firth

Peter Firth

Lt. Stephen Croft

David Wood

David Wood

Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Headmaster

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Jack Gold
Production:
Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld, S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
Budget:
$1,250,000

Key Crew

Director:
Jack Gold
Producer:
Benjamin Fisz
Editor:
Anne V. Coates
Production Design:
Syd Cain
Special Effects:
Derek Meddings

Locations and Languages

Country:
US; GB
Filming:
FR; GB
Languages:
en