
Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground!
Release: 1953-10-30·Runtime: 101m·★ 6.2
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
Russ Tamblynas Paul Jamison
Dabbs Greeras Shorty (uncredited)
Guy Wilkersonas Carey's Father (uncredited)
Creighton Haleas Army Doctor (uncredited)
Harry Hinesas Drunk (uncredited)
Bill Leeas Singer of "Julie" (uncredited)
Jerome Courtlandas Elvin C. Carey
Steve Forrestas Lobo Nagalaski
Vernon Richas Army Doctor (uncredited)
Robert B. Williamsas Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Acquanettaas Bar Girl (uncredited)
Nacho Galindoas Mexican Man (uncredited)
Richard Widmarkas Sgt. Thorne Ryan
Maurice Jaraas Franklin D. No Bear
Charlitaas Mexican Girl (uncredited)
Steve Mitchellas Quartermaster Sergeant (uncredited)
Bert Freedas Sgt. Vince Opperman
Gordon Jonesas Moose (uncredited)
Elaine Stewartas Julie Mollison
Suzanne Ridgwayas Bar Girl (uncredited)
Regis Toomeyas Chaplain (uncredited)
Carleton Carpenteras Merton "Tex" Tolliver
Robert Arthuras Donald Quentin Dover IV
Lester Dorras Army Doctor (uncredited)
Don Haggertyas Commanding Officer (uncredited)
Karl Maldenas Sgt. Laverne HoltCrew
" />Richard BrooksDirector
" />Dore ScharyProducer
" />William TuttleMakeup Artist
" />Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
" />Edwin B. WillisSet Decoration
" />Jerry ThorpeAssistant Director
" />Rai SandersStunts
" />Cedric GibbonsArt Direction
" />Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision
" />John AltonDirector of Photography
" />Fritz FordStunts