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7.8 / 10(52 votes)IMDb12First Aired: 19663 Seasons

Four Tank-Men and a Dog

Series Overview

Czterej pancerni i pies was a Polish black and white TV series based on the book by Janusz Przymanowski. Made between 1966 and 1970, the series is composed of 21 episodes of 55 minutes each, divided into three seasons. It is set in 1944 and 1945, during World War II, and follows the adventures of a tank crew and their T-34 tank in the 1st Polish Army. Although both the book and the TV series contain elements of pro-Soviet propaganda, they have achieved and retain a cult series status in Poland, Soviet Union and other Eastern Bloc countries. The T-34 tank Rudy with the identifying number "102", a German Shepherd dog from Siberia Szarik and to a lesser extent the crew Jan Kos, Gustaw Jeleń, Grigorij Saakaszwili, Tomasz Czereśniak, and their commander and mentor Olgierd Jarosz, as well as other heroes of the series, have become icons in Polish popular culture.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
TVP1
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 21 Episodes

55 min per episode

Air Date Window

1966 – 1970

Premiered: Mon, May 9, 1966

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, May 6, 1970

Season 3, Episode 5: “Dom”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Original Score & Music

Adam Walaciński

Department Leadership Roster

Adam Walaciński

Adam Walaciński

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Four Tank-Men and a Dog.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Tank-Men and a Dog

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What is Four Tank-Men and a Dog about?

Czterej pancerni i pies was a Polish black and white TV series based on the book by Janusz Przymanowski. Made between 1966 and 1970, the series is composed of 21 episodes of 55 minutes each, divided into three seasons. It is set in 1944 and 1945, during World War II, and follows the adventures of a tank crew and their T-34 tank in the 1st Polish Army. Although both the book and the TV series contain elements of pro-Soviet propaganda, they have achieved and retain a cult series status in Poland, Soviet Union and other Eastern Bloc countries. The T-34 tank Rudy with the identifying number "102", a German Shepherd dog from Siberia Szarik and to a lesser extent the crew Jan Kos, Gustaw Jeleń, Grigorij Saakaszwili, Tomasz Czereśniak, and their commander and mentor Olgierd Jarosz, as well as other heroes of the series, have become icons in Polish popular culture.

How many seasons does Four Tank-Men and a Dog have?

Four Tank-Men and a Dog comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Four Tank-Men and a Dog?

Key cast members in Four Tank-Men and a Dog include Janusz Gajos, Franciszek Pieczka, Włodzimierz Press, Wiesław Gołas.

Who created or directed Four Tank-Men and a Dog?

Four Tank-Men and a Dog was developed and directed by Not specified.