The Girl He Left Behind
1956, English. Directed by David Butler.
A couple of teenagers and their kiss-and-run battle!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Girl He Left Behind is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- David ButlerDirector
- Tab HunterAndy L. Shaeffer
- Natalie WoodSusan Daniels
- Jessie Royce LandisMrs. Madeline Shaeffer
- Jim BackusSgt. Hanna
- Henry JonesHanson
- Murray HamiltonSgt. Clyde
- Alan KingMaguire
- James GarnerPreston
- David JanssenCapt. Genaro
- Vinton HayworthArthur Shaeffer
- Budd KnappCongressman Hardison
- Les JohnsonLt. Taylor
Details
- Released
- 26 October 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Guy Trosper
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The Girl He Left Behind: quick answers
Is The Girl He Left Behind worth watching?
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How long is The Girl He Left Behind?
The Girl He Left Behind runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Girl He Left Behind have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Girl He Left Behind. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Girl He Left Behind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Girl He Left Behind is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Girl He Left Behind on?
The Girl He Left Behind is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Girl He Left Behind?
If you liked The Girl He Left Behind, try Class Act, Chloe and Theo, Don't Think Twice.
Who directed The Girl He Left Behind?
The Girl He Left Behind (1956) was directed by David Butler and stars Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis.