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