Take the High Ground! (1953)

6.2/10 101 min Comedy Drama War

Overview

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?

Cast

Richard Widmark

Sgt. Thorne Ryan

Karl Malden

Sgt. Laverne Holt

Elaine Stewart

Julie Mollison

Carleton Carpenter

Merton "Tex" Tolliver

Russ Tamblyn

Paul Jamison

Jerome Courtland

Elvin C. Carey

Steve Forrest

Lobo Nagalaski

Robert Arthur

Donald Quentin Dover IV

Maurice Jara

Franklin D. No Bear

Bert Freed

Sgt. Vince Opperman

Acquanetta

Bar Girl (uncredited)

Charlita

Mexican Girl (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

Army Doctor (uncredited)

Nacho Galindo

Mexican Man (uncredited)

Jack Gargan

Army Doctor (uncredited)

Dabbs Greer

Shorty (uncredited)

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