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