(Aces High)

Content: 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.

Countries:

France,

United Kingdom

Genres:

Action,

Drama,

War

Runtime:

114 minutes

Year:

1976

Directors:

Jack Gold

Production companies:

Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld,

S. Benjamin Fisz Productions

Actors:

Maj. John Gresham

Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

Lt. Crawford

Lt. Stephen Croft

Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

Crews:

Director

Producer

Casting

Writer

Director of Photography