Thunderbird 6
“THUNDERING INTO YOUR SIGHTS, STAGGERING THE IMAGINATION, 'BRAINS' GREATEST INSPIRATION”
Synopsis
The International Rescue team is faced with one of its toughest challenges yet, as the revolutionary lighter-than-air craft Skyship One is hijacked while on her maiden voyage around the world. Against backdrops including the Statue of Liberty and the Sphinx, Lady Penelope, Parker, Alan and Tin-Tin fight the hijackers from on-board, while the rest of the team tries to stop the airship crashing.
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Thunderbird 6 Official Trailer #1 - Shane Rimmer Movie (1968) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Peter Dyneley
Jeff Tracy (voice)
Sylvia Anderson
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
Shane Rimmer
Scott Tracy (voice)
Jeremy Wilkin
Virgil Tracy / Hogarth (voice)
Matt Zimmerman
Alan Tracy / Carter (voice)
David Graham
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Aloysius Parker (voice)
Keith Alexander
John Tracy / Narrator (voice)
Gary Files
Black Phantom / Captain Foster (I) / Lane (voice)
Christine Finn
Tin-Tin / Indian Fortune-Teller (voice)
John Carson
Captain Foster (II) (voice)
Geoffrey Keen
James Glenn (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lane
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson
- Original Score
- Barry Gray
- Original Title
- Thunderbird 6
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Century 21 Productions, Associated Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lane
Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson
Barry Gray
Harry Oakes
Len Walter
Sylvia Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
David Lane
Director
Sylvia Anderson
Writer
Sylvia Anderson
Producer
Barry Gray
Original Music Composer
Harry Oakes
Director of Photography
Len Walter
Editor
Gerry Anderson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderbird 6
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What is Thunderbird 6 about?
The International Rescue team is faced with one of its toughest challenges yet, as the revolutionary lighter-than-air craft Skyship One is hijacked while on her maiden voyage around the world. Against backdrops including the Statue of Liberty and the Sphinx, Lady Penelope, Parker, Alan and Tin-Tin fight the hijackers from on-board, while the rest of the team tries to stop the airship crashing.
Who directed Thunderbird 6?
Thunderbird 6 was directed by David Lane.
Who stars in Thunderbird 6?
The principal cast of Thunderbird 6 includes Peter Dyneley, Sylvia Anderson, Shane Rimmer, Jeremy Wilkin, Matt Zimmerman.
When was Thunderbird 6 released and how long is it?
Thunderbird 6 was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunderbird 6?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunderbird 6 was composed by Barry Gray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunderbird 6?
Thunderbird 6 holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).