Tank Patrol (1941)
Made in 1941, this stirring Ministry of Information dramatisation tells the story of a Crusader tank crew trapped behind enemy lines in the Desert. With no intercom, a wounded crewman and little fuel, they must fight their way through an Italian column to freedom.
Director: John Eldridge
Genre: War
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: June 16, 1941
Cast
- Norman Williams - Bill
- Bill Elliott - Bluey
- John Martin - Harry
- Jorge Juan Rodriguez - Ricky
- Bill Owen - Geordie
- Ted Holliday
- Nino Rossini - Italian prisoner
Production: Strand Film Company
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Eldridge
More Films in Genre: War
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tank Patrol about?
- Made in 1941, this stirring Ministry of Information dramatisation tells the story of a Crusader tank crew trapped behind enemy lines in the Desert. With no intercom, a wounded crewman and little fuel, they must fight their way through an Italian column to freedom.
- Who directed Tank Patrol?
- Tank Patrol was directed by John Eldridge.
- Who stars in Tank Patrol?
- Tank Patrol stars Norman Williams, Bill Elliott, John Martin, Jorge Juan Rodriguez, Bill Owen, Ted Holliday.
- How long is Tank Patrol?
- Tank Patrol has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is Tank Patrol?
- Tank Patrol is a War film.
- Where was Tank Patrol produced?
- Tank Patrol was produced in United Kingdom.