
Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground!
Release: 1953-10-30·Runtime: 101m·★ 6.2
ComedyDramaWar
Sgt. Thorne Ryan, who once fought bravely in Korea, now serves as a hard-nosed drill instructor to new Army recruits at Fort Bliss, Texas. But is he really the man he is often described as? His fellow instructor, and friend helps him to face the ghosts of his past experiences in Korea. One night in a bar across the border in Juarez, Mexico, Sgt. Ryan meets a lady who begins to turn his life around. Will this be enough to help him deal with the past? Or will he continue to be so hard on his troops?
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Vernon Richas Army Doctor (uncredited)
Guy Wilkersonas Carey's Father (uncredited)
Charlitaas Mexican Girl (uncredited)
Jerome Courtlandas Elvin C. Carey
Bill Leeas Singer of "Julie" (uncredited)
Elaine Stewartas Julie Mollison
Robert Arthuras Donald Quentin Dover IV
Nacho Galindoas Mexican Man (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgwayas Bar Girl (uncredited)
Harry Hinesas Drunk (uncredited)
Bert Freedas Sgt. Vince Opperman
Richard Widmarkas Sgt. Thorne Ryan
Carleton Carpenteras Merton "Tex" Tolliver
Maurice Jaraas Franklin D. No Bear
Creighton Haleas Army Doctor (uncredited)
Gordon Jonesas Moose (uncredited)
Regis Toomeyas Chaplain (uncredited)
Karl Maldenas Sgt. Laverne Holt
Steve Forrestas Lobo Nagalaski
Lester Dorras Army Doctor (uncredited)
Dabbs Greeras Shorty (uncredited)
Don Haggertyas Commanding Officer (uncredited)
Robert B. Williamsas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Acquanettaas Bar Girl (uncredited)
Russ Tamblynas Paul Jamison
Steve Mitchellas Quartermaster Sergeant (uncredited)Crew
" />Richard BrooksDirector
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Fritz FordStunts
" />Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Jerry ThorpeAssistant Director
" />Dore ScharyProducer
" />John AltonDirector of Photography
" />Rai SandersStunts
" />Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision
" />William TuttleMakeup Artist