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