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