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Aces High

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.

Release Date: 1976-05-19

Original Language: en

Genres: Action Drama War

Rating:

Popularity:

7.542

Cast Members

Malcolm McDowell

Maj. John Gresham

Christopher Plummer

Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

Simon Ward

Lt. Crawford

Peter Firth

Lt. Stephen Croft

David Wood

Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

John Gielgud

Headmaster

Trevor Howard

Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

Ray Milland

Brigadier General Whale

Gilles Béhat

Captain Beckenauer

Tim Pigott-Smith

Major Stoppard

Christopher Blake

Lieutenant Roberts

Pascale Christophe

Croft's French Girlfriend

Judy Buxton

French Girl

Penny Irving

French Girl

Tricia Newby

French Girl

Evelyn Cordeau

French Girl

Jeanne Patou

French Singer

John Serret

French Colonel

Gerard Paquis

French Officer

Jean Driant

Corporal - Dressing Station

Kim Lotis

Officer

Colin Rix

Sergeant

James Walsh

Gresham's Batman

Jane Anthony

Katherine

Paul Rosebury

Replacement

Paul Henley

Replacement

David Arnold

Replacement

James Cormack

School Captain