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