Take the High Ground!(1953)
From its rowdy, ribald horse-play, to its rousing marching song... from its hard-boiled hates and slugging feuds to its tough-but tender love story... this is a drama of our times... exciting, exalting, young, brave and alive!
Take the High Ground! Synopsis
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?
Take the High Ground! (1953) is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Richard Brooks, released on October 30, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Richard Widmark, Karl Malden, Elaine Stewart and Carleton Carpenter. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Brooks
- Writers:
- Millard Kaufman, Millard Kaufman
- Producers:
- Dore Schary
- Cinematographer:
- John Alton
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Take the High Ground! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Widmark
as Sgt. Thorne Ryan
Karl Malden
as Sgt. Laverne Holt
Elaine Stewart
as Julie Mollison
Carleton Carpenter
as Merton "Tex" Tolliver
Russ Tamblyn
as Paul Jamison
Jerome Courtland
as Elvin C. Carey
Steve Forrest
as Lobo Nagalaski
Robert Arthur
as Donald Quentin Dover IV
Maurice Jara
as Franklin D. No Bear
- William Hairston
William Hairston
as Daniel Hazard
Bert Freed
as Sgt. Vince Opperman
Acquanetta
as Bar Girl (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Brooks, written by Millard Kaufman and Millard Kaufman, produced by Dore Schary.
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Take the High Ground! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 14 ratings.
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Take the High Ground! – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Take the High Ground!?
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The main cast of Take the High Ground! (1953) includes Richard Widmark, Karl Malden, Elaine Stewart, Carleton Carpenter and Russ Tamblyn. The film was directed by Richard Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Take the High Ground! released?
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Take the High Ground! was released on October 30, 1953 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Take the High Ground! worth watching?
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Take the High Ground! (1953) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.