The D.I.
"Give him 12 weeks. He'll give you a Few Good Men."
Originally released in 1957. The D.I. is a drama film. directed by Jack Webb.
Starring Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, and Jackie Loughery
Synopsis
Gunnery Sergeant Jim Moore is one of the toughest Drill Instructors on Parris Island. But he's got a thorn in his side: Pvt. Owens, who always seems to foul up when the pressure's on. Convinced that "there's a man underneath that baby powder," Sgt. Moore drives Owens to the point of desertion. Making things worse, Capt. Anderson has given Moore three days to make the scared private into Marine material, "or I'll personally cut the lace off his panties and ship him out!" Adding to the pressure, Moore also juggles a budding romance with a shop girl.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mark VII Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The D.I. about?
Gunnery Sergeant Jim Moore is one of the toughest Drill Instructors on Parris Island. But he's got a thorn in his side: Pvt. Owens, who always seems to foul up when the pressure's on. Convinced tha...
Who directed The D.I.?
The D.I. was directed by Jack Webb.
How long is The D.I.?
The D.I. has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The D.I. released?
The D.I. was released on May 30, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The D.I.?
The main cast of The D.I. includes Jack Webb, Don Dubbins, Jackie Loughery, Lin McCarthy, Monica Lewis.