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