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