
Feature film — 1956
The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 6 votes.
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Director: David Butler
On screen
Cast & crew

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
Budd Knapp
Congressman Hardison
Les Johnson
Lt. Taylor
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