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Aces High (1976)

High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!

  • May 19, 1976
  • 1h 54m
  • PG

5.9/10

TMDB user score
90 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Aces High is a 1976 action and drama film directed by Jack Gold. Its leading cast includes Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer and Simon Ward. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 54 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
5.9/10 from 90 TMDB votes

Trailer

Aces High 1976 Trailer | Malcolm McDowell | Christopher Plummer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Tim Pigott-Smith Major Stoppard
  • David Daker Bennett
  • Christopher Blake Lieutenant Roberts
  • Barry Jackson Joyce
  • Ron Pember Eliot
  • Jacques Maury Ponnelle
  • Pascale Christophe Croft's French Girlfriend
  • Judy Buxton French Girl

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