Aces High (1976)

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.

Cast (36)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Malcolm McDowell

Maj. John Gresham

Christopher Plummer

Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

Simon Ward

Lt. Crawford

Peter Firth

Lt. Stephen Croft

David Wood

Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

John Gielgud

Headmaster

Trevor Howard

Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

Richard Johnson

Major Lyle

Ray Milland

Brigadier General Whale

Gilles Béhat

Captain Beckenauer

Tim Pigott-Smith

Major Stoppard

David Daker

Bennett

Christopher Blake

Lieutenant Roberts

Barry Jackson

Joyce

Ron Pember

Eliot

Jacques Maury

Ponnelle

Pascale Christophe

Croft's French Girlfriend

J

Judy Buxton

French Girl

Penny Irving

French Girl

Tricia Newby

French Girl

E

Evelyn Cordeau

French Girl

J

Jeanne Patou

French Singer

John Serret

French Colonel

G

Gerard Paquis

French Officer

J

Jean Driant

Corporal - Dressing Station

E

Elliott Cooper

Wade

R

Roland Viner

Officer

Steven Pacey

Officer

K

Kim Lotis

Officer

C

Colin Rix

Sergeant

J

James Walsh

Gresham's Batman

Jane Anthony

Katherine

P

Paul Rosebury

Replacement

P

Paul Henley

Replacement

D

David Arnold

Replacement

J

James Cormack

School Captain

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