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The Girl He Left Behind (1956)

Movie103mins

IMDb5.2/ 10

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Availability checked 5 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About The Girl He Left Behind

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.

Year
1956
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Runtime
103mins

The Girl He Left Behind release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Girl He Left Behind

  • Tab Hunteras Andy L. Shaeffer
  • Natalie Woodas Susan Daniels
  • Jessie Royce Landisas Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer
  • Jim Backusas Sgt. Hanna
  • Henry Jonesas Hanson
  • Murray Hamiltonas Sgt. Clyde
  • Alan Kingas Maguire
  • James Garneras Preston
  • David Janssenas Capt. Genaro
  • Vinton Hayworthas Arthur Shaeffer
  • Budd Knappas Congressman Hardison
  • Les Johnsonas Lt. Taylor
  • Raymond Baileyas General
  • Florenz Amesas Mr. Hillaby
  • Fredd Wayneas Sgt. Sheridan
Director
David Butler
Screenplay
Guy Trosper
Novel
Marion Hargrove
Producer
Frank P. Rosenberg
Original Music Composer
Roy Webb
Director of Photography
Ted D. McCord

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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