Product ReviewsThe D.I. (DVD, 1957)

Jack Webb--"The D.I."

This is one of the few movies we were permitted to watch while I was a "Boot" at Parris Island in the '60's", loved the movie admired the stars, and even though the language was sanitized for movie audiences, I regard this movie as inspirational, especially to those of us who were being initiated into one of the most exclusive fraternities on the face of the earth--The United State Marine Corps.

We were remolded by our D.I.'s and trained how to stay alive at Parris Island as most of us faced combat in Viet Nam, and remain Marines to our dying day. We used to say, that the only "Ex-Marine was Lee Harvey Oswald!" Semper Fi to all the brother and sister Marines who enjoy this movie.Read full review...

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Very Authentic, Marine Corps Story Of Turning A Troubled Boy Into A Fighting Man

"The D.I." is a great, military film starring Jack Web. He's an old school, Marine, drill instructor trying to deal with a reluctant recruit. Web is tough as nails on his men and his only goal is to make outstanding Marines out of all of them. This is a story of a troubled, legacy recruit that, seemingly, cannot cut the muster. The D.I. sees something deep inside the boy that he knows can brought out to make a full fledged, fighting man. It's a great story and Jack Web does a bang-up job as the D.I. They have real Marines in this one to give it authenticity. I recommend "The D.I. to all fans of classic Hollywood fare.Read full review...

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Great military movie!!!

As the mother of a former US Marine and the grandmother
of a 14 year old ROTC student in High School, this movie
should probably scare me, but it makes me proud of the
Drill instructors and the jobs they have to do. Jack
Webb is awesome, this is a great classic movie, and, their
are only a few actual actors in it. The majority of the
roles are played by actual Marines and they were also
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Best boot camp movie ever, one the whole family can watch together.

The best D.I. Movie ever made. Jack Web is in a role he was born to play. Sarge squares away new recruits on Parris Island, before political correctness watered down the training. All done without one curse word. Don't worry, Sarge gets his point across.

It is hard to find this classic in stores, but worth the effort once you do.Read full review...

Great movie

Haven't seen this movie in decades. I remembered it as great. It didn't disappoint. Still great. Jack Webb is a great actor who doesn't seem to get much play on the classic movie channels, etc. Too bad. He's perfect in this movie, which was all his.Read full review...

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How to discipline without Swearing or bloody violence!

Jack Webb did an outstanding job in this true story! It was very entertaining for our family! Even though this had a G rating you never once felt like the movie was unbelievable or compromised in order to keep it a G rated movie.Kids under 6 may find the shouting a little to scary for them.Although for the most part the whole family,could watch this movie together,I would not make this my first choice for family night unless all the kids are 12 & above! Being a Jack Webb fan I am glad I bought this movie for my collection!Read full review...

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The D.I.

I was in the Marine Corps from 1970-1976 and this was an iconic video. I also was a Drill Instructor in 1975. I just purchased it and was able to watch it. It was very entertaining to me and brought back a lot of memories. I would recommend this video to anyone especially former Drill Instructors.Read full review...

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OOH-RAH!

Got this movie classic because as a former Marine it's a snapshot in time of boot camp in the "old corp" cast actually includes marines as part of Jack Webb's training platoon on Parris Island.
Overall a great movie the "Full Metal Jacket" of it's time.Read full review...

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Great D V D

This is one of the top five movies made for the military, they picked the best actor for the lead.

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Military Service Hollywood Style

As a Veteran, I found this movie nostalgic. As an Individual, I found this movie to be entertaining. Jack Webb has never been know as a great actor. But this role was custom made for Mr. Webb. His portrayal of a Drill Instructor is dead on. Overall, an excellent movie.Read full review...