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