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