Aces High(1976)
“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.
Director
Jack Gold
Studio
Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
Budget
$1M
Cast
Malcolm McDowell
as Maj. John Gresham
Christopher Plummer
as Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
Simon Ward
as Lt. Crawford
Peter Firth
as Lt. Stephen Croft
David Wood
as Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson
John Gielgud
as Headmaster
Trevor Howard
as Lieutenant Colonel Silkin
Richard Johnson
as Major Lyle
Ray Milland
as Brigadier General Whale
Gilles Béhat
as Captain Beckenauer
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Major Stoppard
David Daker
as Bennett
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1976
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
German
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$1M
Production Companies
Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld • S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
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Where can I watch Aces High?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Aces High (1976).
What is Aces High about?▼
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.
Who directed Aces High?▼
Aces High was directed by Jack Gold and released in 1976. It is a action, drama, war film.
How long is Aces High?▼
Aces High has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Aces High?▼
The cast of Aces High includes Malcolm McDowell as Maj. John Gresham, Christopher Plummer as Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair, Simon Ward as Lt. Crawford, Peter Firth as Lt. Stephen Croft, David Wood as Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson and more.
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