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Aces High
“High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!”
5.9 / 10• 1976• 1h 54m•PG• English
ActionDramaWar
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Malcolm McDowell
Maj. John Gresham
Lead
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
Richard Johnson
Major Lyle
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jack Gold's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Aces High is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
