The D.I.

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A Marine drill instructor (d.i. for short), Sgt. Jim Moore (Jack Webb) is responsible for the rigorous training of his recruits. His already testy patience is tested that much more when a coddled private (Don Dubbins) joins his regiment. Jack Webb produced, directed and starred in the film.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Classics, Drama
Directed By:

Jack Webb
Written By:

James Lee Barrett
In Theaters:

May 30, 1957 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Mar 23, 2009
Runtime:

105 minutes
Studio:

Warner Bros.

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Cast

Jack Webb
as Jim Moore

Don Dubbins
as Owens

Lin McCarthy
as Anderson

Jackie Loughery
as Annie

Monica Lewis
as Burt

Virginia Gregg
as Mrs. Owens

Jeannie Beacham
as Hostess

Lu Tobin
as Bartender

Earl Hodgins
as Guard

Earle Hodgins
as Guard

Jeanne Baird
as Mother

Barbara Pepper
as Customer

Melody Gale
as Little Girl

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Realistic old-school drama about a tough DI marine sergeant challenging his recruits at boot camp.

Nov 4, 2014 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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