The Girl He Left Behind(1956)
A couple of teenagers and their kiss-and-run battle!
The Girl He Left Behind Synopsis
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.
The Girl He Left Behind (1956) is a comedy and drama film directed by David Butler, released on October 26, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis and Jim Backus. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- David Butler
- Writers:
- Guy Trosper, Marion Hargrove
- Producers:
- Frank P. Rosenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Ted D. McCord
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Girl He Left Behind (1956) Trailer
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The Girl He Left Behind Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tab Hunter
as Andy L. Shaeffer
Natalie Wood
as Susan Daniels
Jessie Royce Landis
as Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer
Jim Backus
as Sgt. Hanna
Henry Jones
as Hanson
Murray Hamilton
as Sgt. Clyde
Alan King
as Maguire
James Garner
as Preston
David Janssen
as Capt. Genaro
Vinton Hayworth
as Arthur Shaeffer
- Budd Knapp
Budd Knapp
as Congressman Hardison
- Les Johnson
Les Johnson
as Lt. Taylor
Key crew
Directed by David Butler, written by Guy Trosper and Marion Hargrove, produced by Frank P. Rosenberg.
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The Girl He Left Behind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Girl He Left Behind – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Girl He Left Behind online?
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The Girl He Left Behind (1956) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Girl He Left Behind?
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The main cast of The Girl He Left Behind (1956) includes Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis, Jim Backus and Henry Jones. The film was directed by David Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Girl He Left Behind released?
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The Girl He Left Behind was released on October 26, 1956 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Girl He Left Behind worth watching?
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The Girl He Left Behind (1956) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Girl He Left Behind?
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