Tank Commandos

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.

Cast

Robert Barron

as Lt. Jim Blaine

Donato Farretta

as Diano

Maggie Lawrence

as Nurse Jean

Wally Campo

as Pvt. Sonny Lazzotti

Leo V. Matranga

as Shorty

Jack B. Sowards

as Pvt. Todd

Anthony Rich

as Pvt. Sands

Larry Hudson

as Capt. Praxton

Maria Monay

as Italian Woman

Carmen D'Antonio

as Teresa

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