Aces High
“High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!”
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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Aces High 1976 Trailer | Malcolm McDowell | Christopher Plummer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-17
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Barker
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- Aces High
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld, S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Howard Barker
Richard Hartley
Gerry Fisher
Anne V. Coates
Benjamin Fisz, Jacques Roitfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Howard Barker
Writer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Benjamin Fisz
Producer
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Syd Cain
Production Design
Jacques Roitfeld
Producer
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aces High
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What is Aces High about?
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.
Who directed Aces High?
Aces High was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Aces High?
The principal cast of Aces High includes Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth, David Wood.
When was Aces High released and how long is it?
Aces High was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Aces High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aces High was composed by Richard Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aces High?
Aces High holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).