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.
Credits
Aces High Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Ray Milland
He was 70, 79 years old when he died
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as Brigadier General Whale |
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Peter Firth
He was 24, now 70 years old
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as Lt. Stephen Croft |
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Christopher Plummer
He was 47, now 94 years old
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as Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair |
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John Gielgud
He was 73, 96 years old when he died
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as Headmaster |
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Trevor Howard
He was 64, 74 years old when he died
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as Lieutenant Colonel Silkin |
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Malcolm McDowell
He was 34, now 80 years old
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as Maj. John Gresham |
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David Daker
He was 42, now 88 years old
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as Bennett |
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Paul Rosebury
He was 22, now 69 years old
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as Replacement |
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Jean Driant
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as Corporal - Dressing Station |
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Tim Pigott-Smith
He was 31, 70 years old when he died
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as Major Stoppard |
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Richard Johnson
He was 50, 87 years old when he died
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as Major Lyle |
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Penny Irving
She was 20, now 68 years old
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as French Girl |
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Pascale Christophe
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as Croft's French Girlfriend |
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Simon Ward
He was 36, 70 years old when he died
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as Lt. Crawford |
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Barry Jackson
He was 39, 75 years old when he died
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as Joyce |
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Colin Rix
He was 44, 81 years old when he died
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as Sergeant |
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John Serret
He was 60, 80 years old when he died
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as French Colonel |
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Gilles Béhat
He was 28, now 74 years old
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as Captain Beckenauer |
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Jacques Maury
He was 74, 82 years old when he died
|
as Ponnelle |
Aces High Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Maude Spector as Casting. She was 61 (79) years old when She died
|
Production |
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Richard Hartley as Music. He was 33 (now 79) years old
|
Sound |
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Benjamin Fisz as Producer. He was 55 (67) years old when He died
|
Production |
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Anne V. Coates as Editor. She was 51 (92) years old when She died
|
Editing |
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Jack Gold as Director. He was 47 (now 93) years old
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Directing |
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Gerry Fisher as Director of Photography. He was 51 (88) years old when He died
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Camera |
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Howard Barker as Writer. He was 31 (now 77) years old
|
Writing |
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Derek Meddings as Special Effects. He was 46 (64) years old when He died
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Crew |
