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