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Aces High (1976) [PG]

Release Date:
May 19, 1976

Original Title:
Aces High

Alternate Titles:
Ases do Espaço
Asy przestworzy
La Bataille du Ciel
Асы в небе
碧血長空爭霸爭

Genres:
Action | Drama | War

Production Companies:
Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
S. Benjamin Fisz Productions

Production Countries:
France | United Kingdom

Ratings / Certifications:
DE: 12  GB: PG  US: PG 

Runtime: 114

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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.

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Aerial Camera:
Peter Allwork

Art Direction:
Maurice Cain

Assistant Art Director:
Maurice Cain

Camera Operator:
Bernard Ford

Casting:
Maude Spector

Director:
Jack Gold

Director of Photography:
Gerry Fisher

Editor:
Anne V. Coates

Hairdresser:
Susie Hill

Makeup & Hair:
Neville Smallwood

Music:
Richard Hartley

Pilot:
Iain Weston
James Gilbert
Tony Bianchi
Neil Williams

Producer:
Benjamin Fisz
Jacques Roitfeld

Production Design:
Syd Cain

Sound Editor:
Jonathan Bates

Sound Recordist:
Ivan Sharrock

Special Effects:
Derek Meddings

Writer:
Howard Barker

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