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
