Aces High

Release Date: 1976-05-19

Runtime: 114

Languages: English | Français | Deutsch

Rating: 5.9

Votes: 70

Genres: Action | Drama | War

Director: Jack Gold

Description: 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 pi...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld

S. Benjamin Fisz Productions