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