During World War II in North Africa, an American sergeant serving with the British 8th Army is captured by the Germans but he hatches various plans of escape from the POW camp.During World War II in North Africa, an American sergeant serving with the British 8th Army is captured by the Germans but he hatches various plans of escape from the POW camp.During World War II in North Africa, an American sergeant serving with the British 8th Army is captured by the Germans but he hatches various plans of escape from the POW camp.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe proper British title for this British film is "No Time To Die"; it was shown under that title in the UK in the late 1950s. However, 21st-century showings of the film on British television have reverted to its American release title of "Tank Force".
- GoofsWhen the escaped prisoners attack the two German tanks, one uses a machine gun taken from a half track. As he attacks the Germans, the sound of the machine gun firing is clearly heard. However, the weapon lacks an ammunition belt and is therefore not loaded. Further, there is no muzzle flash when it is supposed to be firing.
- Quotes
Sgt. David H. Thatcher: He's not worth saving, not even for THAT!
- Crazy credits"To the War Office. The Royal Armoured Corps and The Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards) who made possible the tank sequence. We extend our grateful thanks."
- Alternate versionsThe American and British versions of the film had different running times clocking in at 86 minutes and 103 minutes respectively. This was a difference of about seventeen minutes with the English print being longer than the one Stateside.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Terence Young: Bond Vivant (2000)
- SoundtracksWaltzing Matilda
Original music by Christina McPherson (uncredited), revised music by Marie Cowan (uncredited) and lyrics by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (as Banjo Paterson)
Featured review
World War II Action in North Africa
This movie begins with a tank battle in the desert of North Africa between the Axis allies of Germany and Italy against Great Britain. Following a devastating victory by the Germans several British soldiers are taken prisoner with one particular American soldier by the name of "Sergeant David Thatcher" (Victor Mature) captured as well. However, there is more to Sergeant Thatcher than meets the eye and the Germans have a special interest in him above all of the other soldiers they have captured. At any rate, rather than possibly spoil the film for those who haven't seen it I will just say that although the film starts out with a tank battle there are relatively few scenes involving tanks at all. As a matter of fact, most of this movie involves a desperate attempt by a few allied soldiers to escape while the Germans and Italians are in hot pursuit. In any case, it was a decent Grade-B film for the most part with plenty of action and adequate acting throughout and I have rated it accordingly. Average.
Details
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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