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