The Girl He Left Behind (1956): Cast
The Girl He Left Behind is a 1956 comedy drama directed by David Butler, starring Tab Hunter as Andy L. Shaeffer, Natalie Wood and Jim Backus. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- David Butler
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Girl He Left Behind About?
The premise of The Girl He Left Behind without spoilers.
A teenage romance turns into a kiss‑and‑run romance, as a young man is drafted and endures the rigors of basic training, learning the experience builds his character. Directed by David Butler in 1956, the film stars teen icons Tab Hunter and Natalie Wood, with supporting performances by Jim Backus, Jessie Royce Landis, Murray Hamilton, Henry Jones, James Garner, Alan King, Ernestine Wade, David Janssen and Raymond Bailey.
The Girl He Left Behind Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- u.s. army
- watching football on tv
- implied hotel sex
- u.s. soldier
- u.s. military
- military propaganda
- five word title
- soldier
- cadet
- basic training
- heroism
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- military training
- based on memoir
- drill sergeant
- graduation ceremony
- peacetime army
- father son relationship
- military draft
- college student
- saving a life
- voice over narration
- begins with voice over narration
- gambling
- convertible car
- college football player
- smothering mother son relationship
- military induction physical exam
- football kicker
- switchboard operator
- college fraternity pin
- going steady
- spoiled child
- flunking out of school
- fort ord california
- visitor
- eating a banana
- grease trap
- observation post
- u.s. pentagon
- army sergeant
- army uniform
- bare chested man
- hunter and wood
- hunter and backus
- student
- college
- school
- california
- fistfight
The Girl He Left Behind Cast & Characters
Tab Hunter leads the cast as Andy L. Shaeffer, with Natalie Wood as Susan Daniels and Jim Backus as Sgt. Hanna. Directed by David Butler; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Butler
- Tab Hunter as Andy L. Shaeffer
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Natalie Wood as Susan Daniels - Jim Backus as Sgt. Hanna
- Jessie Royce Landis as Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer
Also Starring in The Girl He Left Behind
· 13 more- Murray Hamilton Sgt. Clyde
- Henry Jones Hanson
- James Garner Preston
- Alan King Maguire
- David Janssen Capt. Genaro
- Raymond Bailey General
- Leoda Richards Restaurant Patron
- Vinton Hayworth Arthur Shaeffer
- Bernie Hamilton Corporal West
- Fredd Wayne Sgt. Sheridan
- Florenz Ames Mr. Hillaby
- Budd Knapp Congressman Hardison
- Les Johnson Lt. Taylor
More from David Butler
More films directed by David Butler: C’mon, Let’s Live a Little, Glory, King Richard and the Crusaders and The Command.
The Girl He Left Behind Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Girl He Left Behind.
Cars in The Girl He Left Behind
29 cars on screen, including the 1950 MG TD and the 1951 Cadillac M41 'Walker Bulldog'.
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1950 MG TD Important role -
1951 Cadillac M41 'Walker Bulldog' Minor role -
1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special Minor role -
1951 Ford Custom Minor role
The Girl He Left Behind Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “La ragazza che ho lasciato” and “Playboy – Marsch, marsch!”.
- Also known as
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- La ragazza che ho lasciato
- Playboy – Marsch, marsch!
- El hijo de mamá
- 더 걸 히 레프트 비하인드
- Девушка, которую он бросил
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Caught in the Draft, To the Shores of Tripoli and Private Benjamin.
The Girl He Left Behind FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Girl He Left Behind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Girl He Left Behind?
The Girl He Left Behind runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Girl He Left Behind released?
The Girl He Left Behind was released on October 26, 1956.
Who directed The Girl He Left Behind?
The Girl He Left Behind was directed by David Butler.
More films by David Butler Who is in the cast of The Girl He Left Behind?
The Girl He Left Behind stars Tab Hunter as Andy L. Shaeffer, Natalie Wood as Susan Daniels and Jim Backus as Sgt. Hanna, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Girl He Left Behind have a post-credit scene?
No. The Girl He Left Behind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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