While i usually watch the film for its moral content, sometimes i find myself fast forwarding to. Tank 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. James garner was born james scott bumgarner in norman, oklahoma, to mildred scott meek and weldon warren bumgarner, a carpet layer. This trailer was located on the original run copy of sixteen candles i have looked high and low for the original run because i knew this trailer was on that vhs tape.
He starred in several television series over more than five decades, including such popular roles as bret maverick in the 1950s western series maverick and jim rockford in the rockford files, 2 and played leading roles in more than 50 theatrical. Tank 1984 zack carey james garner is a decorated military officer who takes a new post in smalltown georgia, moving with his wife shirley jones and their son, billy c. James garners 10 greatest film performances popmatters. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. When james garner spotted aspiring actress lois clarke at a rally for 1956 democratic presidential nominee adlai stevenson, he was happy to see that she too had arrived dateless. See more ideas about james gardner, actor and movie stars.
The story line is a bit of a stretch with the odd plot hole and smokey and the bandit type antagonist. Garner s film work largely dried up in the early 1970s, and as is the case with so many actors thrust into that predicament, television. Unlike first blood this picture forgoes any moral ambivalence by making redneck sheriff g. James garner as the scrounger and donald pleasance the forger take part in a daring break from a world war ii prisoner of war camp, in the 1963 adventure, the great escape. Chomsky and starring james garner, jenilee harrison, and c. Get the best deals on james garner film discs when you shop the largest online selection at. Jul 21, 2014 james garner 19282014 37 photos jim was a mentor to me and a friend, and i will miss him, said tom selleck, who early in his career gueststarred on garner s 1970s series the rockford files. Tank is a 1984 american action comedy film directed by marvin j. These included his popular roles as bret maverick in the 1950s westerncomedy series, maverick, and jim rockford in the 1970s.
Garner was known for prominent roles in films such as sayonara 1957 with marlon brando, cash mccall 1960 with natalie wood, the childrens hour. James garner stars in this story of love, honor and loyalty, featuring shirley jones, g. April 7, 1928 july 19, 2014 was an american film and television actor, one of the first hollywood actors to excel in both media. He dropped out of high school at 16 to join the merchant marines. If youre a fan of james garner, this is a movie that should be in your collection. Thomas howell february 22, 2020 sergeant major zak carey is serving what is his final tour of duty at an army base in clemens, georgia. Garner, who had a long and storied career that spanned almost 60 years, first found success playing bret maverick in the abc western maverick from 1957 to 1960. James garner, is that hes my father, and i love him. Garner was known for prominent roles in films such as sayonara 1957 with marlon brando, cash mccall 1960 with natalie wood, the childrens hour 1961 with audrey hepburn and shirley maclaine, boys night out 1962 with kim novak and tony randall, the.
This enjoyable nonsense stars james garner as a career military man and private owner of a sherman tank who ends up on the wrong side of a redneck sheriff g. The corrupt lawman gets his revenge by arresting garners teenage son c. Jul 19, 2014 james garner born james scott bumgarner. Sergeant major zack arrives at a new army base with his wife, son and sherman tank. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by james garner. James garner uses this pg rated films single fuck to praise some apple cobbler. Theyd met each other a few days earlier while hanging out in the pool at a friends barbecue. Besides, i like james garner and shirley jones and always have. First blood on a tank, directed by noam chomskys cousin. A browning m2hb heavy machine gun is mounted atop the turret of zacks restored sherman tank. James garner was an american actor noted for his roles in maverick 195762, the rockford files 19741980, and the notebook 2004.
He worked in a variety of jobs and received 2 purple hearts when he was wounded twice during the korean war. Oct 15, 2016 the enemy below here is one of the best war movies ever, a chess game of cat and fish not mouse duration. April 7, 1928 july 19, 2014 was an american movie and television actor. See more ideas about the rockford files, movies and handsome. For just plain entertainment, it is still a great film to have in ones dvd library. The following is the filmography for american actor james garner. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Jul 19, 2014 bret maverick bret maverick 16 episodes 20192019 the ultimate gift howard red stevens 2007. Tank zack 1984 bret maverick bret maverick 19811982 victor victoria king marchand 1982. Spradlin completely loathsome, hes just 100% a dick. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango.
Recently he starred on the tv series 8 simple rules and in the 2004 film the notebook. Known for his handsome looks and amiable nature, garner is a complete opposite on screen he is often seen playing antihero characters or role of conman. More than a year has passed since james garner settled his tiring, eightyear battle with universal studios over his multimilliondollar share of profits from the hit nbc series the rockford files. He acted in several television series in a career of more than fifty years, including his roles as bret maverick in the popular 1950s westerncomedy series, maverick and jim rockford in the popular 1970s detective drama, the rockford files. April 7, 1928 july 19, 2014 was an american actor, producer, and voice artist. Tank 1984 cast and crew zack carey james garner is a decorated military officer who takes a new post in smalltown georgia, moving with his wife shirley jones and their son, billy c. Jun, 2017 james garner was the wry and handsome leading man who slid seamlessly between television and the movies, but was best known as the amiable gambler bret maverick in the 1950s western maverick and the cranky sleuth jim rockford in the 1970s series the rockford files. After conventional means fail, the officer decides to put his hobby. Tank is a 1984 comedy, drama, and action movie starring james garner, jenilee harrison, and c. Tank internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv. More than six decades old in the industry, garner first started out in the 1950s in theatre. One night at a bar he stops a pimpdeputy from beating a girl.
James garner uses this pg rated film s single fuck to praise some apple cobbler. The emmywinning star of the rockford files made an indelible impression in films and tv playing genial everyman characters confronting obstacles with. Garner also held his own amidst a cast of fellow upandcomers, including steve mcqueen, james coburn, charles bronson, and david mccallum, in john sturges classic world war ii film the great escape, and developed an interest in racing after starring in john frankenheimers gritty grand prix 1966. Tank is a 1984 actiondramedy film starring james garner from the great escape and the rockford files primarily, but also the antagonist of atlantis. James garner was the star of the tv series the rockford files as well as many other tv shows and films.
Sergeantmajor zack carey james garner is completing his final stint of duty at a post in a small southern town. It was produced by lorimar productions and was commercially released in the united states by universal studios on march 16, 1984. But, for a movie that bases its story around a tank and its commander, it delivers above expectations. An army officer comes into conflict with a smalltown police department after his son is falsely arrested in this drama. The film was written by dan gordon and directed by marvin j. The corrupt sheriff uses zacks son for revenge and zack uses his tank. Aug 18, 2017 it was love at first sight for garner. See more ideas about james gardner, actor and the rockford files. Zack carey james garner, is that hes my father, and i love him. James garner and lois clarkes love story james garner and. James garner and lois clarkes love story james garner. The enemy below here is one of the best war movies ever, a chess game of cat and fish not mouse duration. James garner is a successful american film and television actor. The lost empire, shirley jones the partridge family.
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