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Thunderbirds

1965 Family, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Rating

7.5/10

Popularity

4

Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.

Details

Creator

Gerry Anderson

Sylvia Anderson

Cast

Peter Dyneley

Matt Zimmerman

Shane Rimmer

Status

Ended

Release date

9/30/1965

Last air date

12/25/1966

Seasons

2

Episodes

32

Origin country

GB

Vote count

96