Take the High Ground! [102091] Released: 1953-10-30 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 101 mins Popularity: 1.0409 Vote Average: 5.7 Vote Count: 11 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 [38] Richard WidmarkSgt. Thorne Ryan Karl MaldenSgt. Laverne Holt Elaine StewartJulie Mollison Carleton CarpenterMerton "Tex" Tollive Russ TamblynPaul Jamison Jerome CourtlandElvin C. Carey Steve ForrestLobo Nagalaski Robert ArthurDonald Quentin Dover Maurice JaraFranklin D. No Bear William HairstonDaniel Hazard Bert FreedSgt. Vince Opperman AcquanettaBar Girl Matilda CaldwellMrs. Hazard CharlitaMexican Girl John CloseMilitary Policeman Joe DominguezShooting Gallery Pro Lester DorrArmy Doctor Nacho GalindoMexican Man Jack GarganArmy Doctor Dabbs GreerShorty Don HaggertyCommanding Officer Creighton HaleArmy Doctor Harry HinesDrunk Gordon JonesMoose Richard LandryRecruit Bill LeeSinger of "Julie" Mickey McCardleSoldier Steve MitchellQuartermaster Sergea Tom QuinnArmy Doctor Vernon RichArmy Doctor Suzanne RidgwayBar Girl Harry StantonArmy Doctor Clarence StraightCowboy Regis ToomeyChaplain Tommy WalkerSoldier Guy WilkersonCarey's Father Robert B. WilliamsSupply Sergeant Wilson WoodMarine Friend Trailers