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