Tank
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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Plot Summary
A hardened U.S. Army captain, recently discharged and trying to live a quiet life with his family in rural Georgia, finds himself and his son targeted by a corrupt local sheriff. When the sheriff impounds his son's prize-winning show truck, the captain retaliates by commandeering an M47 Patton tank from a nearby Army base to reclaim the vehicle and defend his family's honor.
Critical Reception
Tank received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising James Garner's performance and the action sequences, while others found the plot predictable and the film's tone uneven. It was not a major box office success.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for James Garner's stoic performance and the spectacle of a tank on the loose.
- Criticized for a formulaic plot and an occasionally heavy-handed message.
- Some found the action sequences exciting, while others deemed them excessive.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally not available or are scarce for this title.
Fun Fact
The film controversially featured an M47 Patton tank, which was generally considered obsolete by the U.S. Army by the time the movie was filmed, leading to some creative license in how it was depicted in action.
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