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