Thunderbirds

Name: Thunderbirds
Genre: Family, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 1965-09-30
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Peter Dyneley, Matt Zimmerman, Shane Rimmer, Ray Barrett, Sylvia Anderson

Created by Gerry Anderson

19652 seasons7.6

Ended

Overview

Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.