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.
Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth, David Wood, John Gielgud
Crew: Jack Gold (Director), Howard Barker (Writer), Richard Hartley (Music), Maude Spector (Casting), Gerry Fisher (Director of Photography), Benjamin Fisz (Producer)
Country: France, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Studio: Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld, S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
Runtime: 114 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: May 19, 1976
IMDb: 5.2
