
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.
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Henry Jones
Hanson

James Garner
Preston

Murray Hamilton
Sgt. Clyde

Raymond Bailey
General

Natalie Wood
Susan Daniels

Jim Backus
Sgt. Hanna

Tab Hunter
Andy L. Shaeffer

David Butler

Jessie Royce Landis
Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer

David Janssen
Capt. Genaro

Alan King
Maguire

Bernie Hamilton
Corporal West

Leoda Richards
Restaurant Patron

Budd Knapp
Congressman Hardison

Fredd Wayne
Sgt. Sheridan

Vinton Hayworth
Arthur Shaeffer

Florenz Ames
Mr. Hillaby

Les Johnson
Lt. Taylor
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