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The Girl He Left Behind

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1956 · 103 min Comedy Drama
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1956
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director David Butler
Runtime 103 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (5 votes)

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The Girl He Left Behind is an acquired taste at 4.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1956. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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