Tank
“A tank a day keeps the law away.”
Synopsis
After relocating his family - and his prized restored Sherman tank - to a small Georgia town, Sargeant Major Zack Carey butts heads with the local sheriff. Zack doesn't agree with the ways of the local police, and when the sheriff goes after Zack's son, it's time for Zack to roll out the Sherman tank and wage a little war of his own.
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Tank (1984) full trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-11
Top Cast
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James Garner
Zack
Shirley Jones
LaDonna
C. Thomas Howell
Billy
Mark Herrier
Elliott
Sandy Ward
General Hubik
Jenilee Harrison
Sarah
James Cromwell
Deputy Euclid
Dorian Harewood
Sergeant Tippet
G.D. Spradlin
Sheriff Buelton
John Hancock
Mess Sergeant
Guy Boyd
Sgt. Wimofsky
Dan Albright
T.V. Reporter #1
Gerald A. Atkins
Food Server
Ron Baskin
Deputy #1
Keith Jerome Brown
Tank Motor Pool Man
Robert Henry Bryant
NCO Wenton
Bill Crabb
Jackson
Mickey Yablans
School Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Gordon
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Tank
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marvin J. Chomsky
Dan Gordon
Lalo Schifrin
Donald H. Birnkrant
Donald R. Rode
Irwin Yablans
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Gordon
Writer
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
Irwin Yablans
Producer
Donald R. Rode
Editor
Bill Kenney
Production Design
Ann Gray Lambert
Costume Design
James W. Tyson
Costume Design
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Donald H. Birnkrant
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tank
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What is Tank about?
After relocating his family - and his prized restored Sherman tank - to a small Georgia town, Sargeant Major Zack Carey butts heads with the local sheriff. Zack doesn't agree with the ways of the local police, and when the sheriff goes after Zack's son, it's time for Zack to roll out the Sherman tank and wage a little war of his own.
Who directed Tank?
Tank was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Who stars in Tank?
The principal cast of Tank includes James Garner, Shirley Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Mark Herrier, Sandy Ward.
When was Tank released and how long is it?
Tank was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did Tank make at the box office?
Tank grossed $14.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tank?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tank was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tank?
Tank holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).