Take the High Ground!
"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!"
Originally released in 1953. Take the High Ground! is a comedy/drama film. directed by Richard Brooks.
Starring Richard Widmark, Karl Malden, and Elaine Stewart
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Daniel Hazard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Take the High Ground! about?
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 fel...
Who directed Take the High Ground!?
Take the High Ground! was directed by Richard Brooks.
How long is Take the High Ground!?
Take the High Ground! has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Take the High Ground! released?
Take the High Ground! was released on October 30, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Take the High Ground!?
The main cast of Take the High Ground! includes Richard Widmark, Karl Malden, Elaine Stewart, Carleton Carpenter, Russ Tamblyn.