Aces High
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.
Anthony Asquith
Director
Douglass Montgomery
as
Johnny Hollis
Joyce Carey
as
Miss Winterton
Trevor Howard
as
Sq / Leader Carter
Basil Radford
as
Tiny Williams
Suzanne Neve
as
Beth Scott
Vladek Sheybal
as
Lieutenant Schack
David Buck
as
Sqn. Ldr. David 'Scotty' Scott
Bryan Marshall
as
Sqn. Ldr. Neale
David Daker
as
Bennett
Peter Firth
as
Croft
Malcolm McDowell
as
Gresham
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