Aces High (1976)

UK:: PG US:: PG Action Drama War

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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Runtime: 114 mins Budget: $1,250,000 Rating: 5.5

Cast

Christopher Plummer

Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

Ray Milland

Brigadier General Whale

Tim Pigott-Smith

Major Stoppard

John Gielgud

Headmaster

Trevor Howard

Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

Richard Johnson

Major Lyle

Peter Firth

Lt. Stephen Croft

Gilles Béhat

Captain Beckenauer