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