
Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground!
Release: 1953-10-30·Runtime: 101m·★ 6.2
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
Guy Wilkersonas Carey's Father (uncredited)
Dabbs Greeras Shorty (uncredited)
Harry Hinesas Drunk (uncredited)
Bill Leeas Singer of "Julie" (uncredited)
Karl Maldenas Sgt. Laverne Holt
Lester Dorras Army Doctor (uncredited)
Elaine Stewartas Julie Mollison
Acquanettaas Bar Girl (uncredited)
Nacho Galindoas Mexican Man (uncredited)
Vernon Richas Army Doctor (uncredited)
Richard Widmarkas Sgt. Thorne Ryan
Russ Tamblynas Paul Jamison
Charlitaas Mexican Girl (uncredited)
Gordon Jonesas Moose (uncredited)
Regis Toomeyas Chaplain (uncredited)
Jerome Courtlandas Elvin C. Carey
Bert Freedas Sgt. Vince Opperman
Carleton Carpenteras Merton "Tex" Tolliver
Don Haggertyas Commanding Officer (uncredited)
Creighton Haleas Army Doctor (uncredited)
Steve Mitchellas Quartermaster Sergeant (uncredited)
Robert Arthuras Donald Quentin Dover IV
Maurice Jaraas Franklin D. No Bear
Suzanne Ridgwayas Bar Girl (uncredited)
Robert B. Williamsas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Steve Forrestas Lobo NagalaskiCrew
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Rai SandersStunts
" />Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
" />John AltonDirector of Photography
" />Richard BrooksDirector
" />Dore ScharyProducer
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />William TuttleMakeup Artist
" />Jerry ThorpeAssistant Director
" />Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision
" />Fritz FordStunts