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).

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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

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.

While it is not a high-budget action masterpiece, it feels like a high-quality TV movie with a big heart.

Alongside Garner are Shirley Jones (as his wife) and C. Thomas Howell, both providing solid performances.

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