
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.

as Maj. John Gresham

as Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

as Lt. Crawford

as Lt. Stephen Croft

as Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

as Headmaster

as Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

as Major Lyle

as Brigadier General Whale

as Captain Beckenauer

as Major Stoppard

as Bennett

as Lieutenant Roberts

as Joyce

as Eliot

as Ponnelle

as Croft's French Girlfriend

as French Girl

as French Girl

as French Girl

as French Girl

as French Singer

as French Colonel

as French Officer

as Corporal - Dressing Station

as Wade

as Officer

as Officer

as Officer

as Sergeant

as Gresham's Batman

as Katherine

as Replacement

as Replacement

as Replacement

as School Captain