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