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Steve Cochran
Francis Aloysius 'Sully' Sullivan
Philip Carey
Lieutenant Rawson
Mari Aldon
Patricia Kane
Paul Picerni
Danny Kolowicz
Harry Bellaver
Sergeant Lemchek
Robert Horton
Captain Bob Horner
Roy Roberts
Major General
James Dobson
PFC George 'Ike' Eisenhower
George O'Hanlon
Sgt. Tucker
John McGuire
Col. Matthews
Robert Horton
Capt. Bob Horner
Michael Steele
Sgt. Joe Davis
Lisa Golm
Heinie's Grandmother
Robert Boon
Heinrich 'Heinie' Weinburger
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hardy Andrews
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- The Tanks Are Coming
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Robert Hardy Andrews, Samuel Fuller
William Lava
Edwin B. DuPar
James Moore
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Bryan Foy
Producer
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
James Moore
Editor
Robert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tanks Are Coming.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tanks Are Coming
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tanks Are Coming about?
An American tank crew fights its way into Germany in World War II.
Who directed The Tanks Are Coming?
The Tanks Are Coming was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in The Tanks Are Coming?
The principal cast of The Tanks Are Coming includes Steve Cochran, Philip Carey, Mari Aldon, Paul Picerni, Harry Bellaver.
When was The Tanks Are Coming released and how long is it?
The Tanks Are Coming was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tanks Are Coming?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tanks Are Coming was composed by William Lava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tanks Are Coming?
The Tanks Are Coming holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).