The Tanks Are Coming | 
| Directors: D. Ross Lederman, Lewis Seiler
Actors: Steve Cochran, Philip Carey, Mari Aldon, Paul Picerni, Harry Bellaver
Studio: Warner Home Video
Buy Used: $19.94
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 14397
Format: Black & White, Digital Sound, Dolby, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Published)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 91 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0790724596
UPC: 085391390633
EAN: 9780790724591
ASIN: 630343102X
Theatrical Release Date: October 31, 1951
Release Date: June 13, 1995
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Out of private home, original box, in very good condition, money back if unplayable.
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Description
Documentary short film about the development and usage of battle tanks in the American national defense program.
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 Excellent movie about Tankers in WW2 December 27, 1999
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is the only war movie dedicated entirely to Allied tankers I've seen, and it's very good. It clearly shows how the Sherman was badly obsolete against Panthers and Tigers, and the 88mm gun. Fast-paced action. This movie actually uses M-4 Shermans instead of the usual M-24s and M-47s used in other war movies later on. Theres more Shermans in this than you can shake a stick at. The German tanks are American tank-destroyers though. The movie shows just how armoured combat in WW2 worked. Story about disliked Sergeant trying to whip his crew into shape is typical but it works well with this movie. Good film for tank buffs.
"the" definitive tank film. March 22, 2000
Johncaucutthereward (Loughton,Essex,England)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I am afraid that my review of "The Tanks are coming" will have to be brief as I saw the film way back in the 1950s. I have always had a great interest in things military - tanks especially. Many films have been made on the subject of tanks in war since then, but "The Tanks are Coming" still sticks in my mind as the film that so accurately presented the military problems that the allied armies of the time encountered when they were struugling against a brave, determined and well-equipped adversary.John Caucutt
excellent for armor history buffs March 23, 1999
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
this is easily my 2nd or 3rd favorit movie on WW2 as it is the only "movie" i have seen which actually used sherman tanks and m7 "priests" rather than the later (haphazard) usage of m48's and the like.. also enjoyed the serious attention and accurate portrayal of the individual tanker crews and the honesty in portraying that the sherman really was no match for the guns of the german tanks. a fitting movie for the real heroes who went to war in the m4!!!!
Outstanding Movie! January 5, 1999
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I saw this movie for the first time a few days ago and I must say that it kept my attention throughtout. I am a tanker in the U.S. Army and a WWII history buff and this movie made me smile. It reminded me of some of the soldiers I have served with in my years in the Army. The American equipment used in this movie matched the American equipment used by our forces in WWII. The only "sticking" point of the movie is the German tanks. They are modified M-36 Tank Destroyers with large Iron Crosses painted on the front. The M-36 was an American vehicle in WWII. Other than that, this movie is excellent and I would recommend it to anybody, especially tank buffs!
 Great Tanks, Lousy Story.. November 13, 2000
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I bought this tape based on the reviews that I found here and, I must say, was disappointed. On the down side, I found the the story line to be incredibly weak and the script stilted. The acting was some of the worst I've seen in a film, regardless of era. Special effects are, how should I say, weak... It reminded be of a B science fiction movie of the time, but with tanks instead of giant grasshoppers. On the up side, the use of the tanks was really interesting to this military history buff. I especially liked the sound of the Sherman tank engines. I don't thinnk I had heard that before. There are a lot of M4 tanks, and some good shots of M3's. I suppose it's interesting enough in that regard to recommend. However, I wouldn't even wast time on the story. Just fast forward to the tank scenes and enjoy. The rest is drivel...
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