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