The Girl He Left Behind (1956)

4.5/10 103 min Comedy Drama

Overview

A young man is drafted and goes through the rigors of basic training, ultimately discovering the experience is also character-building. Director David Butler's 1956 film stars '50s teen favorites Tab Hunter and Natalie Wood, with supporting roles played by Jim Backus, Jessie Royce Landis, Murray Hamilton, Henry Jones, James Garner, Alan King, Ernestine Wade, David Janssen and Raymond Bailey.

Cast

Tab Hunter

Andy L. Shaeffer

Natalie Wood

Susan Daniels

Jessie Royce Landis

Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer

Jim Backus

Sgt. Hanna

Henry Jones

Hanson

Murray Hamilton

Sgt. Clyde

Alan King

Maguire

James Garner

Preston

David Janssen

Capt. Genaro

Vinton Hayworth

Arthur Shaeffer

Raymond Bailey

General

Fredd Wayne

Sgt. Sheridan

Leoda Richards

Restaurant Patron

Bernie Hamilton

Corporal West

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