Amiable and handsome james garner had obtained success in both films and television, often playing variations of the charming antiheroconman persona he first developed in maverick, the offbeat western tv series that shot him to stardom in the late 1950s. The following is the filmography for american actor james garner. He starred in several television series over more than five decades, including popular roles such as bret maverick in the 1950s. In his memoirs garner called the film just a workaday movie with nothing outstanding about it. Amiable and handsome james garner had obtained success in both films and television, often playing variations of the charming anti. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent tank online on moviefone. James garner unknown actor in tank 1984 original movie photo.
He starred in several television series over more than five decades, including popular roles such as bret maverick in the 1950s western series maverick and as jim rockford in the 1970s private detective show, the rockford files. In the 1986 tv movie promise, james garner must care for his brother james woods, an. I used to watch the rockford files and knew that james garner could be a serious actor, but until seeing him as a grumpy grandpa on the tv show 8 simple rules for dating my teenage daughter i found out how awesome he was at comedy. Clip from the 1984 movie tank, starring james garner. But, for a movie that bases its story around a tank and its commander, it delivers above expectations. The story line is a bit of a stretch with the odd plot hole and smokey and the bandit type antagonist. More than six decades old in the industry, garner first started out in the 1950s in theatre. 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. After conventional means fail, the officer decides to put his hobby restoring a vintage sherman tank to practical use in his search for justice. Rogue male movie in full length, classic feature film full movies for free duration. 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. I have always liked garner and this movie may not have been his best. April 7, 1928 july 19, 2014 was an american movie and television actor.
Tank 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I have always liked garner and this movie may not have been his best but it was good entertainment. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. Sergeant major zack arrives at a new army base with his. Thomas howell and his prize recreational activity a restored sherman tank. April 7, 1928 july 19, 2014 was an american actor, producer, and voice artist. I got to watch some of the filming of the movie on location and met james garner. James garner simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Accompanying him is his family his wife ladonna shirley jones and his son billy c. Gripes include the film being old style fullframe and a complete lack of any menu. Mar 04, 20 james garner stars in this story of love, honor and loyalty, featuring shirley jones, g.
Nov 10, 2012 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. Amiable and handsome james garner had obtained success in both films and television, often playing variations of the charming antiheroconman persona he first developed in maverick, the offbeat western tv series that shot him to. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by james garner. James garner james garner 19282014 pictures cbs news. If youre a fan of james garner, this is a movie that should be in your collection. It was a good movie, it made me laugh and that is what i am looking for a light movie. Read the tank movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on.
Read the tank movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. 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. He acted in several television series in a career of. 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 great escape 1963 with steve mcqueen, the thrill of it all 1963 with. James garner and jenilee harrison in tank 1984 original movie. He dropped out of high school at 16 to join the merchant marines. Tank is a 1984 comedy, drama, and action movie starring james garner, jenilee harrison, and c. James garner was born james scott bumgarner in norman, oklahoma, to mildred scott meek and weldon warren bumgarner, a carpet layer.
Thomas howell, shirley jones the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 53 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. 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. He worked in a variety of jobs and received 2 purple. James garner who truly feels like the gruff, charismatic tommy lee jones prototype here goes full rambo on a podunk town, using a refurbished sherman tank to demolish everything in his path after its shitkicker sheriff locks up his last living son c. James garner plays an army officer who puts his hobby to practical use in tank. Gripes include the film being old style fullframe and a complete lack of any menu, it would autoplay and just loop. Tank is a 1984 american action comedy film directed by marvin j. Jan 21, 2016 clip from the 1984 movie tank, starring james garner. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. It was produced by lorimar productions and was commercially released in the united states by universal studios on march 16, 1984. James garner was born james scott bumgarner in norman, oklahoma, to mildred scott meek and. One night at a bar he stops a pimpdeputy from beating a girl. He worked in a variety of jobs and received 2 purple hearts when he was wounded twice during the korean war.
James garner and jenilee harrison in tank 1984 original. 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. James garners 10 greatest film performances popmatters. James garner stars in tank tank directed by marvin j. Jul 19, 2014 james garner full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Jul 20, 2014 in honor of james garners amazing life and prolific career, take a look back at the stars wellrounded resume. The corrupt sheriff uses zacks son for revenge and zack uses his tank. 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. James garner full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Sergeant major zack arrives at a new army base with his wife, son and sherman tank. 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. James garner unknown actor in tank 1984 original movie.
The best hal needham movie the stuntman never made. James garner s tribute to johnny cash episodes 2016. Chomsky and starring james garner, jenilee harrison. James garner discussion news, rumors, gossip moviechat. The story line is a bit of a stretch with the odd plot hole and smokey and.
Tank is as immediately forgettable as a lesser, madefortelevision movie. Sergeantmajor zack carey james garner is completing his final stint of. Zach james garner moves to a new post in a backwoods georgia town. James garner stars in this story of love, honor and loyalty, featuring shirley jones, g.
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