1976PG· 114 min
Aces High
High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!
Action Drama War
5.9 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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
Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth, David Wood
Tags
based on stage playChristopher PlummerEducationalinsightfulMacolm McDowellPeter Firthpilotremakeworld war i
