SYNOPSIS

A moving story of comradeship and bravery, loneliness and fear. Aces High contains some of the most magnificent aerial battles ever staged leading to a BAFTA nomination for Best Cinematography and Best Film at the Evening Standard British Film Awards. Under Jack Gold’s sensitive direction, this is a moving portrayal of the futility of war. The superb British cast includes Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Peter Firth and Simon Ward and features cameo appearances by Sir John Gielgud, Trevor Howard and Richard Johnson.


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RELEASE DATE

May 19, 1976

DIRECTOR

Jack Gold

WRITER

Howard Barker (screenplay), R.C. Sherriff (play "Journey's End") & Cecil Lewis (additional material from "Saggitarius Rising")

COMPANY

EMI Films

GENRE

War, Drama, Action

CERT

PG

RUNTIME

114 minutes

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