Click here to visit our new site --> CafeDVD 2.0 Take the High Ground (1953) Rating: Starring: Richard Widmark, Karl Malden, Elaine Stewart, Carleton Carpenter, Russ Tamblyn, Jerome Courtland, Steve Forrest, Robert Arthur Director: Richard Brooks Category: Classics, Classic War Stories, Classic Dramas Studio: Subtitles: Length:     Take the High Ground (1953) is a drama centered around a tough but dedicated drill sergeant who molds a group of Army recruits into disciplined soldiers during the Korean War. The film delves into the rigorous training and personal challenges faced by both the recruits and their instructor.