The Girl He Left Behind
“A couple of teenagers and their kiss-and-run battle!”
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Alan King
Maguire
James Garner
Preston
David Janssen
Capt. Genaro
Vinton Hayworth
Arthur Shaeffer
Budd Knapp
Congressman Hardison
Les Johnson
Lt. Taylor
Raymond Bailey
General
Florenz Ames
Mr. Hillaby
Fredd Wayne
Sgt. Sheridan
Leoda Richards
Restaurant Patron
Bernie Hamilton
Corporal West
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Trosper
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Girl He Left Behind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Guy Trosper, Marion Hargrove
Roy Webb
Ted D. McCord
Irene Morra
Frank P. Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
Guy Trosper
Screenplay
Frank P. Rosenberg
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Irene Morra
Editor
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl He Left Behind
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What is The Girl He Left Behind about?
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.
Who directed The Girl He Left Behind?
The Girl He Left Behind was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in The Girl He Left Behind?
The principal cast of The Girl He Left Behind includes Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis, Jim Backus, Henry Jones.
When was The Girl He Left Behind released and how long is it?
The Girl He Left Behind was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl He Left Behind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl He Left Behind was composed by Roy Webb.
Is The Girl He Left Behind based on a book or true story?
The Girl He Left Behind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marion Hargrove".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl He Left Behind?
The Girl He Left Behind holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).