The Tanks Are Coming
Seen it?1941 | 20 min | Comedy, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone interested in what war does to people and fans of a well-timed joke. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Liked Kelly's Heroes or Patton? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 20 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Educational short about the status of battle tanks and tank training in the U.S. Army in pre-War 1941, featuring a comical Army trainee from the Bronx.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by B. Reeves Eason
- George TobiasMalowski
- Richard TravisPete
- Gig YoungJim Allen
- Frank WilcoxColonel
- Knox ManningNarrator