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Peter Dyneley, Sylvia Anderson, Shane Rimmer, Jeremy Wilkin, Matt Zimmerman ... see more see more... , Alexander Davion , Christine Finn , David Graham , Ray Barrett

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Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: David Lane

Release Date: January 1, 1966

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DVD Release Date: July 20, 2004

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  • DrBenway
    May 5, 2009
    DrBenway
    Keep your Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles, I'll stay with Scott, Virgil, Allen, Gordon and John Tracy, plus Brains and Lady Penelope, of course. They help make up the International Rescue team, which uses state of the art (circa 2056) equipment to save people in danger. Hard to... read more believe this film is over 40 years old.

    Watching the 90-minute movie boggles my mind at the skill the creators had with not only marionettes (that even sweat), but also the storylines and fast-paced action. With humor, action, suspense and even a little hint of romance that would be spoofed years later in Team America by the South Park team. This one's definitely reserved for those who are looking for a cool movie shot in an alternative medium. So get off of your "I'm too cool" high horse and enjoy this fun film.
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  • Doctor0Quinzel
    August 31, 2008
    Doctor0Quinzel
    Such a long winded film. This film takes so much time showing you unnecessary things. With much tighter editing and a shift in the story it probably would have been enjoyable. There a neat cameo by Cliff Richard Jr. and the Shadows, with an interesting dream sequence, that's the... read more highlight of this film.
  • fb1335490240
    March 26, 2012
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    Didn't much care for this film, it does have a unique history among television genres. The Thunderbiirds first big breakthru from black and white tv series onto the big screen and in color was a huge hype in the 1960's I'm sure. The effects, marionette details, voice acting, and... read more cinematography were all impressive. The part that fails is the long winded story. Was there even a point to it all other than to showcase the effects which were unique for its era? There really was no substance in the plot. Even the puppetry was just down right lazy. The puppets are for the most part are always stationary with their mouths yapping away. Instead of walking they always manage to be be seated on a device that would transport them someplace. Seemed to have ran much longer than it needed to.

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Ken Hanke
August 4, 2004
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

For fans of the show, it's OK.

David Nusair
July 24, 2004
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...there's no denying that the film could've benefited from an introduction to the saga, as it's almost impossible for neophytes to penetrate... Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum
January 1, 2000
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

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Daniel M. Kimmel
February 22, 2004
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Philip Martin
August 28, 2002
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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January 1, 2000
BBC

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Jeffrey M. Anderson
October 13, 2008
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

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