Take the High Ground (1953) (MOD) "1920's" when his story was first

when his story was first told in Michael Bond's classic book

Noted for its biting dialogue and Fontaine's chilling performance as a ruthless femme fatale

so it's important to know the basics

From Oscar-winning director David Frankel

discovery and danger

Take the High Ground (1953) (MOD) "1920's" when his story was firstRichard Widmark turns callow young men into fighting machines in this engaging boot camp drama costarring Karl Malden and directed by Richard Brooks. As war rages in Korea, a new crop of U. S. Army recruits reports for basic training, where drill sergeants Ryan (Widmark) and Holt (Malden) have 16 weeks to make them combat ready. While Holt lends a sympathetic ear and is well regarded by the troops, Ryan relies solely on tough tactics to whip them into