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