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