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