Thunderbirds - Ultimate Collection - 8-DVD Box Set ( Thunder birds )

Thunderbirds - Ultimate Collection - 8-DVD Box Set (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Thunder birds
Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
1600 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Box Set
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1965 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Desmond Saunders
David Lane

Written By:
Gerry Anderson
Sylvia Anderson

Actors:
Peter Dyneley ..... Jeff Tracy / ... (32 episodes, 1965-1966)
Shane Rimmer ..... Scott Tracy / ... (32 episodes, 1965-1966)
David Graham ..... Brains / ... (32 episodes, 1965-1966)
Ray Barrett ..... John Tracy / ... (30 episodes, 1965-1966)
Christine Finn ..... Tin-Tin Kyrano / ... (30 episodes, 1965-1966)
Matt Zimmerman ..... Alan Tracy / ... (29 episodes, 1965-1966)
David Holliday ..... Virgil Tracy / ... (26 episodes, 1965-1966)
Sylvia Anderson ..... Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward / ... (24 episodes, 1965-1966)
Jeremy Wilkin ..... Virgil Tracy / ... (6 episodes, 1966)
John Tate ..... Blackmer / ... (uncredited) (8 episodes, 1965-1966)
Charles 'Bud' Tingwell ..... Bruno / ... (uncredited) (3 episodes, 1966)
Paul Maxwell ..... 2nd Reporter / ... (uncredited) (1 episode, 1966)

Synopsis:

In the 21st century, Jeff Tracy, a former astronaut, amasses a colossal fortune and decides that he must use it to benefit others. His answer to this desire is to create International Rescue, a unique private emergency response service equipped with customed designed vehicles and equipment that enable the organization to react to any crisis whether it be in sea, air, land, or space. Jeff's five sons volunteer to operate as the pilots and field agents, as well 'Brains' (alias Hiram B. Hackenbaker) as the team engineer. In addition, Jeff's friend, Kyrano and his daughter Tin Tin agree to be the support staff. In addition to the field team, IR also maintains an intelligence network with Lady Penelope and her ex-con chauffer, Parker as the chief agents in this arm. The series depicts this team as they answer various calls for help around and beyond the world while they prevent enemies like the Hood from learning and exploiting their secrets

Season 1
Trapped in the Sky S1, Ep1 Sep. 30, 1965
The Hood plants a bomb aboard the Fireflash. Can International Rescue bring the airliner down without using its landing gear?
Pit of Peril S1, Ep2 Oct. 7, 1965
The Army's new Sidewinder falls down a burning pit. Can International Rescue haul the machine out of the pit before it breaks up?
The Perils of Penelope S1, Ep3 Oct. 14, 1965
Lady Penelope is taken hostage by the evil Dr. Godber while helping Sir Jeremy Hodge investigate the disappearance of Professor Borender, who has developed a means of making rocket fuel out of water.
Terror in New York City S1, Ep4 Oct. 21, 1965
After Thunderbird 2 is heavily damaged in a mistaken attack, it leaves the team seemingly without a swift means to transport TB4 to New York City when a news crew is trapped underneath the collapsed Empire State Building.
Edge of Impact S1, Ep5 Oct. 28, 1965
The Hood has been paid by General Bron to destroy Red Arrow - a new British Fighter plane. However, two men are placed in deadly danger when the second prototype crashes into a television relay tower.
Day of Disaster S1, Ep6 Nov. 4, 1965
Brains and Lady Penelope find themselves involved in a rescue mission when the Arlington Bridge collapses, trapping the Mars Probe rocket in the river bed.
30 Minutes After Noon S1, Ep7 Nov. 11, 1965
Thomas Prescott picks up a strange hitch hiker who suddenly attaches a bomb to his wrist, then tells him he needs to get to the 'Hudson Building' before 8pm to find the key and avoid being killed in the explosion. Prescott makes it to the building but is still in an elevator when the bomb detonates trapping the man amid the carnage of the bombing and subsequent fire. International Rescue spring into action deploying all their resources in a desperate attempt to rescue the trapped man
Desperate Intruder S1, Ep8 Nov. 18, 1965
The Hood sees an opportunity to affect International Rescues operations when he hears of their involvement in an archaeological expedition to Africa. By using his mental connection with his half brother Kyrano, the Hood develops a trap that could place Tin Tin and Brains in the ultimate peril. Will International Rescue be able to stop the Hood and save to valuable members of the organization
End of the Road S1, Ep9 Nov. 25, 1965
A construction team finishes work on a new road and Eddie Housman decides to take a holiday and visit an old girlfriend - Tin Tin. Arriving at the island he soon becomes emotionally attached to Tin Tin much to the annoyance of Tin Tin. A phone call summons him back to the construction site and International Rescue is suddenly caught in one of the most dangerous rescues they've attempted, all while trying to hide their identity from Eddie
The Uninvited S1, Ep10 Dec. 2, 1965
Scott has been dispatched in Thunderbird 1 to rescue a pair of archeologists who've become stranded in the desert. Little does he suspect they've stumbled into the secret pyramid lair of the mysterious and hostile Zombites!
Sun Probe S1, Ep11 Dec. 9, 1965
An exciting mission to the sun runs into trouble when their retro rockets fail to fire. International rescue springs into action using a two pronged plan to get a signal to the doomed ship. The mission succeeds but suddenly International Rescue discover they themselves are in need of rescue
Operation Crash-Dive S1, Ep12 Dec. 16, 1965
An experimental passenger plane (Fireflash) crashes while being tested to understand what may have led to a previous accident. Unlike previous flights International rescue believe there may be survivors trapped in the wreckage at the bottom of the sea. After the rescue the boys review the information and notice some odd behavior by the plane shortly before the crash. They request permission to test fly the plane and discover the terrible secret behind the crashes
Vault of Death S1, Ep13 Dec. 23, 1965
Parker is challenged to break into the vaults of the Bank Of London. When he succeeds the bank decides to upgrade the alarm system. Unfortunately one of the bank employees is trapped after the upgrade and International Rescue are called to help. Parker does all he can to slow the operation down thinking he is protecting a former safe cracking rival
The Mighty Atom S1, Ep14 Dec. 30, 1965
The Hood takes a special interest in the technology being used to run atomic irrigation plants around the world. His first attempt at stealing the technology leads to an atomic explosion. His second attempt using newly acquired spy equipment proves more successful but he decides to take everything a further step and try to steal the secret technology used by International Rescue
City of Fire S1, Ep15 Jan. 6, 1966
The world's largest skyscraper 'Thompson Tower' is opened amid great fan fare and excitement. Two miles high and containing 12 hotels, it has space for 10,000 cars. A fire breaking out in the basement of the building quickly turns into a major disaster and International Rescue a called begin trying to save the people trapped in the building
The Imposters S1, Ep16 Jan. 13, 1966
When IR is framed, the organization's intelligence network must clear its name before the Tracys are arrested responding to a distress call they cannot ignore.
The Man from MI5 S1, Ep17 Jan. 20, 1966
The Thunderbirds are dragged into an investigation by MI5. A bomb has been stolen and international terrorists threaten to blow it up. Lady Penelope is kidnapped by the terrorist and International rescue is faced with the twin mission of stopping the terrorists and saving Lady Penelope
Cry Wolf S1, Ep18 Jan. 27, 1966
Two boys play at being International Rescue, their small transmitters accidentally contact the real International Rescue and spark a full blown rescue. After hearing the boys story Scott decides to take the children to International Rescues secret location. Later the same children go out and play. This time they get into real trouble and International Rescue have to decide is the call real or are the children crying wolf again
Danger at Ocean Deep S1, Ep19 Feb. 3, 1966
A new tanker, the Ocean Pioneer is lost under mysterious circumstances. The team at International Rescue work to understand the reasons behind the loss. They discover the tragic truth behind the loss just as the latest Ocean Pioneer begins the same fatal voyage
Move and You're Dead S1, Ep20 Feb. 10, 1966
Alan returns to motor racing and attracts the attention of a rival team who want access to Brains' advanced designs. He along with Grandma are left to die on an abandoned bridge with a motion sensitive bomb. International Rescue must figure out how to both rescue Alan and Grandma and to stop the bomb from destroying the bridge
The Duchess Assignment S1, Ep21 Feb. 17, 1966
Lady Penelope bumps into Lady Roysten at a casino. She discovers the woman is in a desperate financial situation. Penelope helps Royston to sell one of her last remaining assets. Unfortunately a very simple plan goes wrong and Lady Roysten becomes embroiled in a potential fatal situation that only international rescue can fix
Brink of Disaster S1, Ep22 Feb. 24, 1966
Lady Penelope and Mr Tracy get asked to become involved in a scam to finance a new monorail system. Brains checks the system over and has grave concerns about the safety backups. Brains fears appear to be confirmed when a series of unfortunate circumstances lead to Mr Tracy Brains, and the whole project being involved in a series of life threatening situations that only international rescue can resolve.
Attack of the Alligators S1, Ep23 Mar. 10, 1966
Dr Orchard has developed a food additive called theramine. It has the ability to substantially increase the size of animals. A sample is accidentally spilled into the drain system that feeds into the local swamp. The effects are devastating on the local wildlife and the isolated laboratory comes under attack by giant alligators. This triggers International rescue to try and save those trapped inside and contain the spread of a biological disaster
Martian Invasion S1, Ep24 Mar. 17, 1966
The Hood infiltrates a film set and engineers an accident during production that leaves two of the main actors trapped in a cave. As International Rescue responds the Hood sets about once again trying to steal footage of the organization in action.
The Cham-Cham S1, Ep25 Mar. 24, 1966
A series of strange crashes of military aircraft come under investigation by Lady Penelope and the International Rescue organization. A strange web of intrigue is discovered involving a music act in Switzerland and some very strange non standard electronic equipment.
Security Hazard S1, Ep26 Mar. 31, 1966
A young boy manages to stow away on Thunderbird 2 and manages to get to International Rescue's island base undetected. On the island the Tracy boys are worried when they realize how much about the day to day operations have been revealed to the boy. Jeff comes up with a novel way to get around the issue and preserve all of International Rescue's secrets.
Season 2
Atlantic Inferno S2, Ep1 Oct. 2, 1966
Lady Penelope invites Jeff Tracy for a vacation on her Australian ranch. Jeff reluctantly agrees and leaves Scott in command of International Rescue, after getting an update from John that a World Navy exercise is taking place in the Atlantic Ocean. This exercise involves warning a nearby mid-ocean drilling rig, the Seascape, whose crew chief, Frank Hooper, isn't pleased that the exercise involves firing nuclear warheads underwater. His concern proves justified when an errant nuclear torpedo detonates on the ocean floor and the resulting wave batters the rig.
Path of Destruction S2, Ep2 Oct. 9, 1966
A tree-logging machine is out of control in South America and it's about as easy to stop it as it is to win a guerrilla war. Can International Rescue stop the thing before it reaches a dam construction site?
Alias Mr. Hackenbacker S2, Ep3 Oct. 16, 1966
A critical piece of a solar power station is destroyed in a storm. Now a town where Parker and Lady Penelope are holidaying is threatened by uncontrolled heat from the Sun. The International Rescue team must find a way to shut the system down before the whole town is destroyed
Lord Parker's 'Oliday S2, Ep4 Oct. 23, 1966
A plane designed by Brains and with Lady Penelope on board is hijacked. International Rescue is contacted and must diffuse a tense situation and ensure the plane somehow lands safely.
Ricochet S2, Ep5 Oct. 30, 1966
A pirate radio station in orbit suffers a malfunction and begins to crash back to Earth - International rescue must save the disc jockey on board and try to stop the craft from landing in a populated area.
Give or Take a Million S2, Ep6 Nov. 27, 1966
Two criminals become entangled in a trap when they attempt to rob a Children's hospital. A young boy visiting Tracy Island as part of a prize is all that stands between the robbers and the hospitals Christmas gift.

International Rescue is a secret organization in the latter 21st century, utilizing revolutionary high-technology machinery tailored to rescue people trapped in extraordinarily dangerous situations. Its founder is Jeff Tracy, a billionaire former astronaut whose investments in aviation and technology have seeded him with the necessary means to create his rescue organization, based on a mountainous island in the South Pacific. Widowed, Jeff leads his five sons - Scott, the eldest and field commander for rescues; John, second eldest who usually mans IR's early warning satellite; Virgil, a musician and artist who is the team's workhorse; Gordon, jocular and an expert aquanaut; Alan, the youngest and most impetuous. The Tracy family is aided by Jeff's manservant Kyrano and his daughter Tin-Tin, and IR has a grid of agents around the world, usually led by wealthy Briton Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward and her manservant Aloysios Parker, a Cockney ex-con who has gone straight, but whose skills and knowledge of criminal elements allow IR to infiltrate potentially dangerous situations. IR jealously guards its secret base, as its technology can be used to destroy life if it falls into the wrong hands - and determined to acquire their secrets and sell their technology to the highest bidder is a Malaysian criminal known only as The Hood, a master of disguise who is brother to Kyrano and who possesses mysterious and powerful hypnotic ability.

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