Aces High 1976
“High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!”
What is Aces High?
Aces High is a 1976 Anglo-French action drama and war film set during the third year of the First World War. It focuses on the Royal Flying Corps above the Western Front in early 1917, where the average life span of a British pilot was less than two weeks, placing a fearsome strain on the squadron's commanding officer, Gresham.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- May 19, 1976
- Studios
- Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld, S. Benjamin Fisz Productions
- Genres
- Action, Drama, War
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Overview
Aces High is a 1976 Anglo-French action drama and war film set during the third year of the First World War. It focuses on the Royal Flying Corps above the Western Front in early 1917, where the average life span of a British pilot was less than two weeks, placing a fearsome strain on the squadron's commanding officer, Gresham.
The film is based on the 1928 play Journey's End by R. C. Sherriff and incorporates additional material from Cecil Lewis's memoir, Sagittarius Rising. It utilizes sensitive direction and staged aerial battles to create a moving portrayal of the futilities of war.
Should you watch it?
“British pilots face an appalling mortality rate during aerial combat over the Western Front.”
- Magnificently staged aerial battles
- Sensitive direction
- Moving portrayal of the futilities of war
- The depiction of high pilot mortality rates may be too bleak for some viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in the early days of the Royal Flying Corps.
The film is a sensitive war drama with a tone focused on the futilities of conflict.
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What is the runtime of Aces High?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What sources is the film based on?
It is based on the play Journey's End and the memoir Sagittarius Rising.
What is the age rating for the movie?
The film is rated PG.
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