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.
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.
If you haven't seen Tank (1984), you are missing out on a delightful mix of a family drama, comedy, and redneck-sheriff-thrashing mayhem. The Plot: Don't Mess with a "Scrounger" Tank (1984)
When the sheriff plays dirty and arrests the boy, he makes a fatal error: he forgets that Zack owns a vintage Sherman tank. Why Tank (1984) Works
It’s satisfying to watch a man take a tank—on the run from the law—and tear through a corrupt town. Tank isn’t meant to be taken too seriously
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) When his son is arrested on a trumped up charge, a career army soldier uses his Sherman tank to break the kid out. It' Banned Library Tank (1984) – Marvin J. Chomsky - The Mind Reels Garner is the anchor, portraying a "gentleman soldier"
Yes, a tank destroys things. The 1984 film offers some great, old-school physical action scenes. The Verdict: A Fun Cult Classic