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