Aces High

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

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

Crew

Jack Gold

Director

Benjamin Fisz

Producer

Maude Spector

Casting

Howard Barker

Writer

Gerry Fisher

Director of Photography

Anne V. Coates

Editor

Maurice Cain

Art Direction

Syd Cain

Production Design

Derek Meddings

Special Effects

Jacques Roitfeld

Producer

Clips & Videos

Aces High 1976 Trailer | Malcolm McDowell | Christopher Plummer

Aces High (1976) Official Trailer HD 1080p