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