Many Tanks (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1942, Many Tanks is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 7 minutes.

What it’s about. Bluto's in the Army; he tries to sneak off base, but can't. Popeye passes by, Bluto invites him in, then swaps uniforms. Popeye ends up in a tank drill.

Who’s in it. Many Tanks stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Margie Hines as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and Tedd Pierce as Bluto (voice) (uncredited).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Many Tanks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Many Tanks page.

If you liked it. Fans of Many Tanks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Many Tanks (1942)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Many Tanks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Many Tanks worth watching?
Many Tanks holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Many Tanks?
Many Tanks stars Jack Mercer, Margie Hines and Tedd Pierce.
When was Many Tanks released?
Many Tanks was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.