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