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.

Cast & Crew

Director

David Butler

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