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