The Girl He Left Behind

David Butler
1956-10-26

A couple of teenagers and their kiss-and-run battle!
4
103 min

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

Name Character Team
Tab Hunter Andy L. Shaeffer Unowned
Natalie Wood Susan Daniels Unowned
Jessie Royce Landis Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer Unowned
Jim Backus Sgt. Hanna Unowned
Henry Jones Hanson Unowned
Murray Hamilton Sgt. Clyde Unowned
Alan King Maguire Unowned
James Garner Preston Unowned
David Janssen Capt. Genaro Unowned
Vinton Hayworth Arthur Shaeffer Unowned
Budd Knapp Congressman Hardison Unowned
Les Johnson Lt. Taylor Unowned
Raymond Bailey General Unowned
Florenz Ames Mr. Hillaby Unowned
Fredd Wayne Sgt. Sheridan Unowned
Leoda Richards Restaurant Patron Unowned
Bernie Hamilton Corporal West Unowned