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.
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
Character: Maj. John Gresham
Christopher Plummer
Character: Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
Simon Ward
Character: Lt. Crawford
Peter Firth
Character: Lt. Stephen Croft
David Wood
Character: Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson
John Gielgud
Character: Headmaster
Trevor Howard
Character: Lieutenant Colonel Silkin
Richard Johnson
Character: Major Lyle
Ray Milland
Character: Brigadier General Whale
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