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