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