
Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground!
Release: 1953-10-30·Runtime: 101m·★ 5.9
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
Robert Arthuras Donald Quentin Dover IV
Acquanettaas Bar Girl (uncredited)
Charlitaas Mexican Girl (uncredited)
Regis Toomeyas Chaplain (uncredited)
Elaine Stewartas Julie Mollison
Steve Forrestas Lobo Nagalaski
Maurice Jaraas Franklin D. No Bear
Nacho Galindoas Mexican Man (uncredited)
Richard Widmarkas Sgt. Thorne Ryan
Creighton Haleas Army Doctor (uncredited)
Guy Wilkersonas Carey's Father (uncredited)
Bert Freedas Sgt. Vince Opperman
Don Haggertyas Commanding Officer (uncredited)
Steve Mitchellas Quartermaster Sergeant (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgwayas Bar Girl (uncredited)
Karl Maldenas Sgt. Laverne Holt
Carleton Carpenteras Merton "Tex" Tolliver
Russ Tamblynas Paul Jamison
Lester Dorras Army Doctor (uncredited)
Dabbs Greeras Shorty (uncredited)
Harry Hinesas Drunk (uncredited)
Bill Leeas Singer of "Julie" (uncredited)
Robert B. Williamsas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Jerome Courtlandas Elvin C. Carey
Gordon Jonesas Moose (uncredited)
Vernon Richas Army Doctor (uncredited)Crew
" />Fritz FordStunts
" />Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
" />Richard BrooksDirector
" />John AltonDirector of Photography
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />William TuttleMakeup Artist
" />Rai SandersStunts
" />Dore ScharyProducer
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Jerry ThorpeAssistant Director
" />Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision