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