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Aces High (1976)

PG ★ 5.9/10 114 min Action, Drama, War France, United Kingdom English
Director: Jack Gold
Streaming: Not available
High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!

Description

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.

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Top Cast

Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell Maj. John Gresham
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
Simon Ward
Simon Ward Lt. Crawford
Peter Firth
Peter Firth Lt. Stephen Croft
David Wood
David Wood Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson
John Gielgud
John Gielgud Headmaster
Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard Lieutenant Colonel Silkin
Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson Major Lyle

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