Movie
Aces High
High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!
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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Checked Jul 25, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Aces High
Cast
Malcolm McDowellMaj. John Gresham
Christopher PlummerCapt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
Simon WardLt. Crawford
Peter FirthLt. Stephen Croft
David WoodLt. 'Tommy' Thompson
John GielgudHeadmaster
Trevor HowardLieutenant Colonel Silkin
Richard JohnsonMajor LyleCredits
- Directed by
- Jack Gold
- Written by
- Howard Barker
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1.3M
Production
- Les Productions Jacques RoitfeldFrance
- S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
