2 videodiscs (approximately 5 hrs., 12 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
System Details
DVD; Dolby digital 5.1;
Contents
v. 1. Trapped in the sky -- Sun probe -- The uninvited -- The perils of Penelope. v. 2. Terror in New York City -- Attack of the alligators -- Bonus material.
Note
All episodes filmed using puppets and the technique of 'Supermarionation'.
Six selected, and fan approved, episodes from the children's television series Thunderbirds, originally produced in 1964.
Special features: Before Thunderbirds were go: a profile of Gerry Anderson, narrated by Shane Rimmer; Gerry Anderson interview; Pop-up episode of "Pit of peril;" more!
For specific features see interactive menu.
Summary
This series tells of the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization dedicated to the saving of anybody in mortal peril. All operations are coordinated by ex-astronaut Jeff Tracy from their Pacific island base and the five Thunderbird machines are operated by his five sons.