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