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The Tank

The Tank

20257.11h 57m

Overview

A German Tiger tank crew is sent on a dangerous mission to rescue the missing officer Paul von Hardenburg from a top-secret bunker behind enemy lines. As they make their way through the lethal no-man's land, they must confront not only the enemy, but also their own fears and inner demons. Fueled by the Wehrmacht's methamphetamine, their mission increasingly becomes a journey into the heart of darkness.

Directed by Dennis Gansel
Written by Dennis Gansel, Colin Teevan
Produced by Frank Kusche, Dan Maag, Marco Beckmann
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Top Cast

Laurence Rupp

Laurence Rupp

Christian Weller

David Schütter

David Schütter

Philip Gerkens

Sebastian Urzendowsky

Sebastian Urzendowsky

Keilig

Leonard Kunz

Leonard Kunz

Helmut

Yoran Leicher

Yoran Leicher

Michel

André Hennicke

André Hennicke

Lieutenant Colonel Krebs

Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey

Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey

Löffler

Tilman Strauss

Tilman Strauss

Paul von Hardenburg

Alžběta Malá

Alžběta Malá

Marion

S

Samuel Himal

Fritz

Themes & Keywords

world war iitankanti war1940sgloomyeastern frontmeth

About The Tank

The Tank is a war, action, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of world war ii, tank, anti war, 1940s, gloomy, eastern front. Directed by Dennis Gansel, it stars Laurence Rupp, David Schütter, Sebastian Urzendowsky. A German Tiger tank crew is sent on a dangerous mission to rescue the missing officer Paul von Hardenburg from a top-secret bunker behind enemy lines. As they make their way through the lethal no-man's land, they must confront not only the enemy, but also their own fears and inner demons. Fueled by the Wehrmacht's methamphetamine, their mission increasingly becomes a journey into the heart of darkness.

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