Feature version of Gerry Anderson’s puppet TV series of the Sixties is a real hoot. All your favourites are here, Virgil, Brains, Lady Penelope, who gets around in a pink Rolls-Royce, number plates – FAB-1, driven by Cockney chauffer Parker, an ex-crim. Thunderbirds was the inspiration for the look and production design of the early Bond films. Looks great on the SuperScreen. GF Possibly final screening.
Zero-X, a manned exploration mission crashes during lift-off on its maiden flight. Two years later an investigative committee finally concludes sabotage, and decides to call on the services of International Rescue to oversee security at the impending second launch. The second Zero-X successfully reaches its destination, but encounters unexpected hazards, ultimately leading to another call for assistance on its return to Earth. International Rescue respond, and once again Thunderbirds are GO!