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