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Take the High Ground! (1953) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Take the High Ground! at a Glance
Take the High Ground! is a 1953 comedy, drama and war film from director Richard Brooks, starring Richard Widmark, Karl Malden and Elaine Stewart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes and came out on October 30, 1953. Take the High Ground! holds an average TMDB user score of 6.2/10 from 13 votes.
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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?
Where “Take the High Ground!” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
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
William Hairston
Daniel Hazard
Bert Freed
Sgt. Vince Opperman
Acquanetta
Bar Girl (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions About Take the High Ground!
What is the release date of Take the High Ground!?
Take the High Ground! was released on October 30, 1953.
How long is Take the High Ground!?
Take the High Ground! runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Take the High Ground!?
Take the High Ground! stars Richard Widmark as Sgt. Thorne Ryan, Karl Malden as Sgt. Laverne Holt, Elaine Stewart as Julie Mollison and Carleton Carpenter as Merton "Tex" Tolliver. The cast also includes Russ Tamblyn, Jerome Courtland, Steve Forrest and Robert Arthur.
Who directed Take the High Ground!?
Take the High Ground! was directed by Richard Brooks. The screenplay is credited to Millard Kaufman.
What kind of movie is Take the High Ground!?
Take the High Ground! is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy, drama and war.
What is the TMDB score of Take the High Ground!?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.2/10 from 13 votes.
What should I watch if I liked Take the High Ground!?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Take the High Ground! include The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1970), Mister Roberts (1955), Men in War (1957), Fixed Bayonets! (1951) and Little Boy (2015).
Can I stream the full movie of Take the High Ground! on 123Movies?
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