Aces High (1976)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
1976-05-19
France, United Kingdom
114 Min.
PG-13
Action, Drama, War
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.
Cast
Maj. John Gresham
Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
Lt. Crawford
Lt. Stephen Croft
Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson
Headmaster
Lieutenant Colonel Silkin
Major Lyle
Brigadier General Whale
Captain Beckenauer
Major Stoppard
Bennett
Lieutenant Roberts
Joyce
Eliot
Ponnelle
Croft's French Girlfriend
French Girl
French Girl
French Girl
French Girl
French Singer
French Colonel
French Officer
Corporal - Dressing Station
Wade
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Gresham's Batman
Katherine
Replacement
Replacement
Replacement
School Captain
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