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