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.
Ratings
IMDb5.2/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- David ButlerDirector
- Guy TrosperScreenplay
- Roy WebbOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- 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
Stills
Themes
californiacollege student