The D.I.
“Give him 12 weeks. He'll give you a Few Good Men.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Jack Webb
Gunnery Sgt. Jim Moore
Don Dubbins
Pvt. Owens
Jackie Loughery
Anne
Lin McCarthy
Capt. Anderson
Monica Lewis
Burt
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Owens
Jeannie Beacham
Hostess
Lou Tobin
Bartender at Cotton Club
Earle Hodgins
Guard
Jeanne Baird
Mother at Woman's Store
Barbara Pepper
Woman Customer
Melody Gale
Little Girl at Woman's Store
John T. Ahern
Pvt. Castro
Charles M. Golden
Pvt. Labarsky
Joseph C. Holmes
Pvt. Madison
Charles A. Love
Pvt. Hillbilly
Peter J. O'Neill
Pvt. Rodriguez
Paul E. Prutzman
Sgt. Braver
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- James Lee Barrett
- Original Title
- The D.I.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Mark VII
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Webb
James Lee Barrett
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Webb
Director
James Lee Barrett
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The D.I.
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What is The D.I. about?
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.
Who directed The D.I.?
The D.I. was directed by Jack Webb.
Who stars in The D.I.?
The principal cast of The D.I. includes Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, Jackie Loughery, Lin McCarthy, Monica Lewis.
When was The D.I. released and how long is it?
The D.I. was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.