Tank
Movie · Comedy · Drama

Zack Carey (James Garner) is a decorated military officer who takes a new post in small-town Georgia, moving with his wife (Shirley Jones) and their son, Billy (C. Thomas Howell). When Zack clashes with the local deputy, he incurs the wrath of corrupt sheriff Cyrus Buelton (G.D. Spradlin), who proceeds to frame young Billy on drug charges. When all other attempts to handle the situation fail, Zack opts to free Billy from jail with his own vintage tank, setting off an escalating conflict.

1984 · 1h 53m
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Starring James Garner, G.D. Spradlin, C. Thomas Howell
Director Marvin J. Chomsky

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  • James Garner
    Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Zack Carey
  • G.D. Spradlin
    Sheriff Cyrus Buelton
  • C. Thomas Howell
    William `'Billy'` Carey
  • Shirley Jones
    LaDonna Carey
  • Jenilee Harrison
    Sarah
  • James Cromwell
    Deputy Euclid Baker
  • Dorian Harewood
    Sfc. Ed Tippet
  • Mark Herrier
    Elliott
  • S‌W
    Sandy Ward
    General Hubik
  • Marvin J. Chomsky
    Director
  • Irwin Yablans
    Producer

About

Tank

Comedy

Zack Carey (James Garner) is a decorated military officer who takes a new post in small-town Georgia, moving with his wife (Shirley Jones) and their son, Billy (C. Thomas Howell). When Zack clashes with the local deputy, he incurs the wrath of corrupt sheriff Cyrus Buelton (G.D. Spradlin), who proceeds to frame young Billy on drug charges. When all other attempts to handle the situation fail, Zack opts to free Billy from jail with his own vintage tank, setting off an escalating conflict.

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Studio
Universal Pictures
Released
1984
Run Time
1 hr 53 min
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United States
© 1983 Lorimar/Universal, a joint venture. All Rights Reserved.

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