Aces High

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.

Trailer

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Cast

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  Malcolm McDowell
  Maj. John Gresham

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  Christopher Plummer
  Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

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  Simon Ward
  Lt. Crawford

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  Peter Firth
  Lt. Stephen Croft

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  David Wood
  Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

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  John Gielgud
  Headmaster

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  Trevor Howard
  Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

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  Richard Johnson
  Major Lyle

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  Ray Milland
  Brigadier General Whale

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  Gilles Béhat
  Captain Beckenauer

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  Tim Pigott-Smith
  Major Stoppard

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  David Daker
  Bennett

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  Christopher Blake
  Lieutenant Roberts

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  Barry Jackson
  Joyce

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  Ron Pember
  Eliot

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  Jacques Maury
  Ponnelle

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  Pascale Christophe
  Croft's French Girlfriend

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  Judy Buxton
  French Girl