Aces High

Aces High

1976
1h 54m
5.9

5.9/10

78 votes • View on IMDb
Action Drama War

"High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!"

Overview

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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Status: Released

Budget: $1,250,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
Production Countries
France United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
German French English

Keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) world war i pilot royal flying corps (rfc) dogfight squadron air battle flying ace horrors of war western front 1910s fear of death fighter pilots leadership and pressure

Quick Facts

Release Date May 19, 1976
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0075627

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

Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson

Major Lyle

Ray Milland
Ray Milland

Brigadier General Whale

Gilles Béhat
Gilles Béhat

Captain Beckenauer

Tim Pigott-Smith
Tim Pigott-Smith

Major Stoppard

David Daker
David Daker

Bennett

Key Crew

Jack Gold
Director
Benjamin Fisz
Producer
Howard Barker
Writer
Jacques Roitfeld
Producer