
Aces High
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.
Crew
Cast
Maj. John Gresham
Malcolm McDowellCapt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
Christopher PlummerLt. Crawford
Simon WardLt. Stephen Croft
Peter FirthLt. 'Tommy' Thompson
David WoodHeadmaster
John GielgudLieutenant Colonel Silkin
Trevor HowardMajor Lyle
Richard JohnsonBrigadier General Whale
Ray MillandCaptain Beckenauer
Gilles Béhat
Malcolm McDowellCapt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
Christopher PlummerLt. Crawford
Simon WardLt. Stephen Croft
Peter FirthLt. 'Tommy' Thompson
David WoodHeadmaster
John GielgudLieutenant Colonel Silkin
Trevor HowardMajor Lyle
Richard JohnsonBrigadier General Whale
Ray MillandCaptain Beckenauer
Gilles Béhat