The D.I.(1957)
Give him 12 weeks. He'll give you a Few Good Men.
The D.I. Synopsis
Gunnery Sergeant Jim Moore is one of the toughest Drill Instructors on Parris Island. But he's got a thorn in his side: Pvt. Owens, who always seems to foul up when the pressure's on. Convinced that "there's a man underneath that baby powder," Sgt. Moore drives Owens to the point of desertion. Making things worse, Capt. Anderson has given Moore three days to make the scared private into Marine material, "or I'll personally cut the lace off his panties and ship him out!" Adding to the pressure, Moore also juggles a budding romance with a shop girl.
The D.I. (1957) is a drama film directed by Jack Webb, released on May 30, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, Jackie Loughery and Lin McCarthy. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Webb
- Writers:
- James Lee Barrett
- Production:
- Mark VII
- Status:
- Released
The D.I. (1957) Trailer
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The D.I. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Webb
as Gunnery Sgt. Jim Moore
Don Dubbins
as Pvt. Owens
Jackie Loughery
as Anne
Lin McCarthy
as Capt. Anderson
Monica Lewis
as Burt
Virginia Gregg
as Mrs. Owens
- Jeannie Beacham
Jeannie Beacham
as Hostess
- Lou Tobin
Lou Tobin
as Bartender at Cotton Club
Earle Hodgins
as Guard
- Jeanne Baird
Jeanne Baird
as Mother at Woman's Store
Barbara Pepper
as Woman Customer
- Melody Gale
Melody Gale
as Little Girl at Woman's Store
Key crew
Directed by Jack Webb, written by James Lee Barrett.
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The D.I. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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The D.I. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The D.I. online?
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The D.I. (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The D.I.?
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The main cast of The D.I. (1957) includes Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, Jackie Loughery, Lin McCarthy and Monica Lewis. The film was directed by Jack Webb. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The D.I. released?
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The D.I. was released on May 30, 1957 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The D.I. worth watching?
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The D.I. (1957) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The D.I.?
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