Thunderbirds Are GO
“Excitement is GO! Adventure is GO! Danger is GO!”
Synopsis
When the launch of a mission to Mars goes awry due to sabotage, International Rescue is requested to assist in the mission's second attempt.
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Gerry Anderson Primer: Thunderbirds are Go Movie
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-02-01
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Sylvia Anderson
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice)
Ray Barrett
John Tracy / The Hood (voice)
Alexander Davion
Space Captain Greg Martin (voice)
Peter Dyneley
Jeff Tracy (voice)
Christine Finn
Tin-Tin Kyrano (voice)
David Graham
Gordon Tracy / Brains / Aloysius Parker (voice)
Paul Maxwell
Captain Paul Travers (voice)
Neil McCallum
Dr. Ray Pierce (voice)
Bob Monkhouse
Space Navigator Brad Newman / Swinging Star Compere (voice)
Shane Rimmer
Scott Tracy (voice)
Charles Tingwell
Dr. Tony Grant / Angry Young Man / Public Relations Officer (voice)
Jeremy Wilkin
Virgil Tracy / Space Exploration Center President (voice)
Matt Zimmerman
Alan Tracy / Messenger (voice)
F. Vivian Dunn
Himself (voice)
Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard Jr. (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lane
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson
- Original Score
- Barry Gray
- Original Title
- Thunderbirds Are GO
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Century 21 Productions, Associated Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lane
Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson
Barry Gray
Len Walter
Sylvia Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Sylvia Anderson
Writer
David Lane
Director
John Lageu
Production Design
Len Walter
Editor
Keith Wilson
Production Design
Sylvia Anderson
Producer
Barry Gray
Original Music Composer
Gerry Anderson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunderbirds Are GO
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunderbirds Are GO about?
When the launch of a mission to Mars goes awry due to sabotage, International Rescue is requested to assist in the mission's second attempt.
Who directed Thunderbirds Are GO?
Thunderbirds Are GO was directed by David Lane.
Who stars in Thunderbirds Are GO?
The principal cast of Thunderbirds Are GO includes Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Alexander Davion, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn.
When was Thunderbirds Are GO released and how long is it?
Thunderbirds Are GO was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunderbirds Are GO?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunderbirds Are GO was composed by Barry Gray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunderbirds Are GO?
Thunderbirds Are GO holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).