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