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