Aces High

Name: Aces High
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: 1976-05-19
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth, David Wood

1976·Movie·PG·114 min·★ 5.9(82)

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

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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About Aces High

Aces High is a 1976 English-language action, drama and war film directed by Jack Gold. The cast is led by Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Aces High was produced by Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld and S. Benjamin Fisz Productions and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on May 19, 1976, and carries a PG certification.

Director: Jack Gold
Writers: Howard Barker
Release date: May 19, 1976
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: France, United Kingdom
Budget: $1 million
Production: Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld, S. Benjamin Fisz Productions

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Aces High cast & crew

Aces High was directed by Jack Gold and written by Howard Barker.

The cast features Malcolm McDowell as Maj. John Gresham, Christopher Plummer as Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair, Simon Ward as Lt. Crawford, Peter Firth as Lt. Stephen Croft, David Wood as Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson, and John Gielgud as Headmaster.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Hartley, cinematography is by Gerry Fisher, and it was produced by Benjamin Fisz and Jacques Roitfeld.

Is Aces High worth watching?

Aces High holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 82 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, drama, and war, Aces High is worth a place on your watchlist.

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