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The Girl He Left Behind

4.519561h 43mNRMovieComedyDrama

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…

DirectorDavid Butler
WriterGuy Trosper
ProducerFrank P. Rosenberg

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Cast · Directed by David Butler

THTab Hunter
Tab Hunter
Andy L. Shaeffer
NWNatalie Wood
Natalie Wood
Susan Daniels
JLJessie Royce Landis
Jessie Royce Landis
Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer
JBJim Backus
Jim Backus
Sgt. Hanna
HJHenry Jones
Henry Jones
Hanson
MHMurray Hamilton
Murray Hamilton
Sgt. Clyde
AKAlan King
Alan King
Maguire
JGJames Garner
James Garner
Preston
DJDavid Janssen
David Janssen
Capt. Genaro
VHVinton Hayworth
Vinton Hayworth
Arthur Shaeffer
BK
Budd Knapp
Congressman Hardison
LJ
Les Johnson
Lt. Taylor

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