

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.
Top Cast


Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell
Maj. John Gresham
Malcolm McDowell
Maj. John Gresham


Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
Christopher Plummer
Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair


Simon Ward
Simon Ward
Lt. Crawford
Simon Ward
Lt. Crawford


Peter Firth
Peter Firth
Lt. Stephen Croft
Peter Firth
Lt. Stephen Croft


David Wood
David Wood
Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson
David Wood
Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson


John Gielgud
John Gielgud
Headmaster
John Gielgud
Headmaster


Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Lieutenant Colonel Silkin
Trevor Howard
Lieutenant Colonel Silkin


Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson
Major Lyle
Richard Johnson
Major Lyle


Ray Milland
Ray Milland
Brigadier General Whale
Ray Milland
Brigadier General Whale


Gilles Béhat
Gilles Béhat
Captain Beckenauer
Gilles Béhat
Captain Beckenauer
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