Movie
The Girl He Left Behind
Released: October 26, 1956 (1956)
Runtime: 103 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Drama
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Jessie Royce Landis as Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer
Age at release: 59
- Vinton Hayworth as Arthur Shaeffer
Age at release: 50
- Henry Jones as Hanson
Age at release: 44
- Jim Backus as Sgt. Hanna
Age at release: 43
- Murray Hamilton as Sgt. Clyde
Age at release: 33
- Alan King as Maguire
Age at release: 28
- James Garner as Preston
Age at release: 28
- Tab Hunter as Andy L. Shaeffer
Age at release: 25
- David Janssen as Capt. Genaro
Age at release: 25
- Natalie Wood as Susan Daniels
Age at release: 18
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- Florenz Ames as Mr. Hillaby
Age at release: 73
- Raymond Bailey as General
Age at release: 52
- Leoda Richards as Restaurant Patron
Age at release: 49
- Budd Knapp as Congressman Hardison
Age at release: 43
- Fredd Wayne as Sgt. Sheridan
Age at release: 33
- Bernie Hamilton as Corporal West
Age at release: 28
- Les Johnson as Lt. Taylor
Age at release: Unknown