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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tab HunterAndy L. Shaeffer | Andy L. Shaeffer |
 Natalie WoodSusan Daniels | Susan Daniels |
 Jessie Royce LandisMrs. Madeline Shaeffer | Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer |
 Jim BackusSgt. Hanna | Sgt. Hanna |
 Henry JonesHanson | Hanson |
 Murray HamiltonSgt. Clyde | Sgt. Clyde |
 Alan KingMaguire | Maguire |
 James GarnerPreston | Preston |
 David JanssenCapt. Genaro | Capt. Genaro |
 Vinton HayworthArthur Shaeffer | Arthur Shaeffer |
| BBudd KnappCongressman Hardison | Congressman Hardison |
| LLes JohnsonLt. Taylor | Lt. Taylor |
 Raymond BaileyGeneral | General |
| FFlorenz AmesMr. Hillaby | Mr. Hillaby |
 Fredd WayneSgt. Sheridan | Sgt. Sheridan |
 Leoda RichardsRestaurant Patron | Restaurant Patron |
 Bernie HamiltonCorporal West | Corporal West |