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