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1953101 minComedy, Drama, War

Take the High Ground!

Is Take the High Ground! a Hit or Flop?

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Is Take the High Ground! worth watching? With a rating of 5.917/10, this Comedy, Drama, War film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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?

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Top Cast

Richard Widmark
Richard WidmarkSgt. Thorne Ryan
Karl Malden
Karl MaldenSgt. Laverne Holt
Elaine Stewart
Elaine StewartJulie Mollison
Carleton Carpenter
Carleton CarpenterMerton "Tex" Tolliver
Russ Tamblyn
Russ TamblynPaul Jamison
Jerome Courtland
Jerome CourtlandElvin C. Carey
Steve Forrest
Steve ForrestLobo Nagalaski
Robert Arthur
Robert ArthurDonald Quentin Dover IV
Maurice Jara
Maurice JaraFranklin D. No Bear
William Hairston
William HairstonDaniel Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Take the High Ground! worth watching?

Take the High Ground! has received mixed reviews with a 5.917/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Drama, War movies.

Is Take the High Ground! hit or flop?

Take the High Ground! has received average ratings (5.917/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Take the High Ground!?

Take the High Ground! is a Comedy, Drama, War movie that 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 r...

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