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Aces High

Name: Aces High
Director: Jack Gold
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Released: 1976-05-19
Cast: Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth, David Wood

ActionDramaWar

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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Cast

Malcolm McDowellChristopher PlummerSimon WardPeter FirthDavid WoodJohn GielgudTrevor HowardRichard JohnsonRay MillandGilles BéhatTim Pigott-SmithDavid Daker

Director

Jack Gold

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