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