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