Aces High
Seen it?1976 | 114 min | Action, Drama, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Dunkirk or The Guns of Navarone, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Gold
- Malcolm McDowellMaj. John Gresham
- Christopher PlummerCapt. 'Uncle' Sinclair
- Simon WardLt. Crawford
- Peter FirthLt. Stephen Croft
- David WoodLt. 'Tommy' Thompson
- John GielgudHeadmaster
- Trevor HowardLieutenant Colonel Silkin
- Richard JohnsonMajor Lyle
- Ray MillandBrigadier General Whale
- Gilles BéhatCaptain Beckenauer