Tank Commandos (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1959, Tank Commandos is a drama and war film directed by Burt Topper, running about 79 minutes. “Battle Born...Passions...Defiant Men at War.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A demolition squad searches for how the Germans are getting tanks across a river. An Italian boy leads them to a bridge under the surface of the water.
Who’s in it. Tank Commandos stars Robert Barron as Lt. Jim Blaine, Donato Farretta as Diano, the Italian boy, Maggie Lawrence as Jean, the nurse and Wally Campo as Pvt. Sonny Lazzotti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Tank Commandos has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tank Commandos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tank Commandos tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tank Commandos (1959)?
- In US, Tank Commandos is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tank Commandos worth watching?
- Tank Commandos holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tank Commandos?
- Tank Commandos stars Robert Barron, Donato Farretta, Maggie Lawrence, Wally Campo and Leo V. Matranga.
- When was Tank Commandos released?
- Tank Commandos was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.