

Thunderbirds: Sun Probe
Synopsis
The retro rockets fail on a manned mission to retrieve matter from a solar prominence, putting the spaceship on a collision course with the Sun. Thunderbird 3 and Thunderbird 2 are sent on a dual mission to transmit a radio signal that will remotely activate the Sun Probe's retros.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter Dyneley
Jeff Tracy / Professor Heinz Bodman (voice)
Shane Rimmer
Scott Tracy (voice)
David Holliday
Virgil Tracy (voice)
Matt Zimmerman
Alan Tracy / TV Reporter (voice)
David Graham
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Kyrano / Solarnaut Asher / Braman (voice)
Ray Barrett
Colonel Harris / Colonel Benson (voice)
Christine Finn
Tin-Tin Kyrano (voice)
John Tate
Solarnaut Camp (voice) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lane, Alan Pattillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Fennell
- Original Score
- Barry Gray
- Original Title
- Thunderbirds: Sun Probe
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Associated Television, AP Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lane, Alan Pattillo
Alan Fennell
Barry Gray
John Read
Peter Elliott
Gerry Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
David Lane
Director
Alan Pattillo
Director
Alan Fennell
Writer
Gerry Anderson
Producer
John Read
Director of Photography
Peter Elliott
Editor
Barry Gray
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Thunderbirds: Sun Probe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderbirds: Sun Probe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunderbirds: Sun Probe about?
The retro rockets fail on a manned mission to retrieve matter from a solar prominence, putting the spaceship on a collision course with the Sun. Thunderbird 3 and Thunderbird 2 are sent on a dual mission to transmit a radio signal that will remotely activate the Sun Probe's retros.
Who directed Thunderbirds: Sun Probe?
Thunderbirds: Sun Probe was directed by David Lane, Alan Pattillo.
Who stars in Thunderbirds: Sun Probe?
The principal cast of Thunderbirds: Sun Probe includes Peter Dyneley, Shane Rimmer, David Holliday, Matt Zimmerman, David Graham.
When was Thunderbirds: Sun Probe released and how long is it?
Thunderbirds: Sun Probe was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunderbirds: Sun Probe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunderbirds: Sun Probe was composed by Barry Gray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunderbirds: Sun Probe?
Thunderbirds: Sun Probe holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).
