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