Movie

The Girl He Left Behind

“A couple of teenagers and their kiss-and-run battle!”

★ 4.5(6)19561h 43m

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Good to know

Director: David Butler
Release date: 1956-10-26
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Girl He Left Behind — trailer

About The Girl He Left Behind

The Girl He Left Behind is a 1956 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by David Butler, starring Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood and Jessie Royce Landis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Girl He Left Behind in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Girl He Left Behind in Mexico?+

The Girl He Left Behind is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Girl He Left Behind on Netflix?+

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How long is The Girl He Left Behind?+

The Girl He Left Behind has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Girl He Left Behind?+

The Girl He Left Behind stars Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis, Jim Backus and Henry Jones.

When did The Girl He Left Behind come out?+

The Girl He Left Behind is a 1956 movie directed by David Butler.

What genre is The Girl He Left Behind?+

The Girl He Left Behind is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Girl He Left Behind?+

The Girl He Left Behind was directed by David Butler.