Alongside Garner are Shirley Jones (as his wife) and C. Thomas Howell, both providing solid performances.
When you think of 1980s action movies, you probably think of Arnie, Stallone, and explosions. But tucked away in 1984 was a sleeper hit that combined the charm of James Garner with the sheer destruction of… well, a tank. Tank (1984)
Tank isn’t meant to be taken too seriously. It’s an enjoyable "tank fantasy" that offers a nostalgic, early-80s feel, featuring great, gritty performances. If you want to see Jim Rockford (Garner's iconic Rockford Files role) taking on a corrupt Southern town in a Sherman tank, this is a five-star, no-notes fun time. Alongside Garner are Shirley Jones (as his wife) and C
James Garner plays Command Sergeant Major Zack Carey, a career soldier who loves the army, law, and order. He’s also a "scrounger"—a soldier who can find anything needed to get the job done. When Zack brings his family to a new post in the deep South, his son Billy (played by a young C. Thomas Howell) runs afoul of a corrupt, small-town sheriff (played by G.D. Spradlin). But tucked away in 1984 was a sleeper
Garner is the anchor, portraying a "gentleman soldier" who is forced to take on local law enforcement. His effortless, charming performance makes you root for him instantly.
It’s satisfying to watch a man take a tank—on the run from the law—and tear through a corrupt town.
Alongside Garner are Shirley Jones (as his wife) and C. Thomas Howell, both providing solid performances.
When you think of 1980s action movies, you probably think of Arnie, Stallone, and explosions. But tucked away in 1984 was a sleeper hit that combined the charm of James Garner with the sheer destruction of… well, a tank.
Tank isn’t meant to be taken too seriously. It’s an enjoyable "tank fantasy" that offers a nostalgic, early-80s feel, featuring great, gritty performances. If you want to see Jim Rockford (Garner's iconic Rockford Files role) taking on a corrupt Southern town in a Sherman tank, this is a five-star, no-notes fun time.
James Garner plays Command Sergeant Major Zack Carey, a career soldier who loves the army, law, and order. He’s also a "scrounger"—a soldier who can find anything needed to get the job done. When Zack brings his family to a new post in the deep South, his son Billy (played by a young C. Thomas Howell) runs afoul of a corrupt, small-town sheriff (played by G.D. Spradlin).
Garner is the anchor, portraying a "gentleman soldier" who is forced to take on local law enforcement. His effortless, charming performance makes you root for him instantly.
It’s satisfying to watch a man take a tank—on the run from the law—and tear through a corrupt town.