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The D.I. Ratings & Reviews
- Mister ArnJanuary 22, 2026“The D.I.” is a blunt, military film that’s less interested in rousing patriotism than in process, pressure, and authority. It’s a Jack Webb movie through and through, which is both its strength and its limitation. If you’re willing to sit through the lack of variety, it holds up as a serious, disciplined film that knows exactly what it wants to say.
The D.I. Trivia
The D.I. was released on May 30, 1957.
The D.I. was directed by Jack Webb.
The D.I. has a runtime of 1h 46m.
The D.I. was produced by Jack Webb.
A no-nonsense drill instructor is convinced that he can make a recruit, who is haunted by his family combat history and who falters under pressure, into a Marine.
The key characters in The D.I. are Gunnery Sgt. Jim Moore (Jack Webb), Pvt. Owens (Don Dubbins), Anne (Jackie Loughery).
The D.I. is rated Not Rated.
The D.I. is a Drama film.
The D.I. has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10.