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Aces High

1976-05-19 · 114 min · ★ 5.9

Action · Drama · War

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.

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Directors
Jack Gold
Production companies
Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld, S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
Countries
France, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,250,000

Top Cast

Malcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellMaj. John Gresham
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerCapt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
Simon WardSimon WardLt. Crawford
Peter FirthPeter FirthLt. Stephen Croft
David WoodDavid WoodLt. 'Tommy' Thompson
John GielgudJohn GielgudHeadmaster
Trevor HowardTrevor HowardLieutenant Colonel Silkin
Richard JohnsonRichard JohnsonMajor Lyle
Ray MillandRay MillandBrigadier General Whale
Gilles BéhatGilles BéhatCaptain Beckenauer
Tim Pigott-SmithTim Pigott-SmithMajor Stoppard
David DakerDavid DakerBennett
Christopher BlakeChristopher BlakeLieutenant Roberts
Barry JacksonBarry JacksonJoyce
Ron PemberRon PemberEliot
Jacques MauryJacques MauryPonnelle
Pascale ChristophePascale ChristopheCroft's French Girlfriend
Judy BuxtonFrench Girl
Penny IrvingFrench Girl
Tricia NewbyTricia NewbyFrench Girl

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