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Aces High (1976)

Aces High (1976)

Action Drama War

High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!

Release Date: 1976, May 19
Directors: Jack Gold
Countries: France, United Kingdom
Production: Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld, Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld, S. Benjamin Fisz Productions, S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
Cast: Steven Pacey, Christopher Plummer, Richard Johnson, Tim Pigott-Smith, Malcolm McDowell, Peter Firth, Trevor Howard, John Gielgud, Barry Jackson, James Cormack, Ray Milland, Jacques Maury

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

pilot post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) 1910s fear of death world war i horrors of war air battle fighter pilots squadron western front dogfight flying ace royal flying corps (rfc) leadership and pressure