Tank (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tank is a 1984 action drama directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, starring James Garner, C. Thomas Howell and Sandy Ward. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $11.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tank About?
The premise of Tank without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After leaving the military, decorated officer Zack Carey seeks a quiet life as a small-town sheriff. However, he quickly finds himself clashing with the corrupt Sheriff Cyrus Buelton. When Zack's own son is wrongly accused and imprisoned, he is forced to take drastic action. To free his son, Zack commandeers a vintage tank, leading to a tense and thrilling pursuit as he battles against the local authorities.
Tank Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- frame up
- reference to jesse james
- military family
- family dinner
- reference to jesus christ
- reference to god
- reference to george s. patton
- disco
- sergeant major
- man slaps a woman
- confederate flag
- reference to the lone ranger
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- sheriff
- racial slur
- exploding car
- driving a tank through a building
- tank runs over a car
- force someone to undress
- handcuffed to a pole
- embarrassment nudity
- tv news
- state governor
- reference to posse comitatus
- news helicopter
- framed for a crime
- posse
- bar
- nude man covers his crotch
- roadblock
- biker gang
- reference to the alamo
- mud
- reference to little big horn
- bulldozer
- malapropism
- night
- son
- united states of america
- command sergeant major
- u.s. army
- georgia the state
- fictional town
- corrupt sheriff
- m4 sherman tank
- military base
- army base
- army ranger
- soldier
- american soldier
- teenage son
Tank Cast
James Garner leads the cast, with C. Thomas Howell and Sandy Ward. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marvin J. Chomsky
Also Starring in Tank
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Tank Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tank 39 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Tank Plot Summary
What happens in Tank from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sergeant Major Zack Carey, played by James Garner, finds himself embarking on a significant chapter of his military journey as he arrives at his final posting at Fort Clemons, a bustling Army base in Georgia, alongside his wife Ladonna and their son Billy, portrayed by C. Thomas Howell. Upon their entrance, the guard at the main gate offers them a warm welcome, and Zack, ever the jokester, quips about his substantial baggage—a moving van carrying their household belongings and a World War II Sherman tank, which he proudly insists was not a burden during the journey.
Full summary
The whole story of Tank, scene by scene
Tank Box Office
Tank grossed $11.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11.3M
- US & Canada
- $11.3M
Tank Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tank.
How Well Do You Know Tank?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Zack Carey's son in the movie?
Cars in Tank
44 cars on screen, including the 1942 Ford M4 A3 Sherman and the 1983 GMC Jimmy.
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1942 Ford M4 A3 Sherman Featured role -
1983 GMC Jimmy Important role -
1983 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Important role -
Blue Bird All American Minor role
Tank Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Uma Família em Pé de Guerra” and “Skydeskæg på larvefødder”.
- Also known as
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- Uma Família em Pé de Guerra
- Skydeskæg på larvefødder
- Der Tank
- Páncélos felmentősereg
- El tanque
- Czołg
- Τανκ
- Tankas
- 坦克奇謀父子兵
- Танк
- 坦克奇谋父子兵
- 탱크
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Movies Like Tank
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tank Force!, Tank Commandos and Armored.
Tank FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tank, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tank?
Tank runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Tank released?
Tank was released on March 16, 1984.
Who directed Tank?
Tank was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
More films by Marvin J. Chomsky Who is in the cast of Tank?
Tank stars James Garner, C. Thomas Howell and Sandy Ward, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Tank make at the box office?
Tank grossed $11.3 million worldwide.
How is Tank rated?
Tank has 39 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Tank have a post-credit scene?
No. Tank has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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