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Thunderbirds to the Rescue (1980): Cast

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Thunderbirds to the Rescue is a 1980 adventure sci-fi film directed by Desmond Saunders and Alan Pattillo, starring Shane Rimmer as Scott Tracy / Radar Operator (voice), Ray Barrett and David Graham. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

Thunderbirds to the Rescue (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Thunderbirds to the Rescue About?

The premise of Thunderbirds to the Rescue without spoilers.

Thunderbirds launch into thrilling adventure as the series compiles two classic Supermarionation episodes. The story follows the launch of a new, permanently manned super‑satellite placed in orbit to monitor Earth, detect emergencies, and relay distress calls to International Rescue, the world’s most daring humanitarian organization.

Cast & crew

Thunderbirds to the Rescue Cast & Characters

Shane Rimmer leads the cast as Scott Tracy / Radar Operator (voice), with Ray Barrett as John Tracy / The Hood / Lieutenant Burroughs / Patterson (voice) and David Graham as Gordon Tracy / Brains / Parker / Kyrano / Captain Hanson (voice). Directed by Desmond Saunders and Alan Pattillo; 8 actors are credited in all.

  • Shane Rimmer as Scott Tracy / Radar Operator (voice)
  • Ray Barrett as John Tracy / The Hood / Lieutenant Burroughs / Patterson (voice)
  • David Graham as Gordon Tracy / Brains / Parker / Kyrano / Captain Hanson (voice)
  • Peter Dyneley as Jeff Tracy / Commander Norman / Interceptor One Pilot (voice)

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FAQ

Thunderbirds to the Rescue FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Thunderbirds to the Rescue, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Thunderbirds to the Rescue?

Thunderbirds to the Rescue runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Thunderbirds to the Rescue released?

Thunderbirds to the Rescue was released on August 13, 1980.

Who directed Thunderbirds to the Rescue?

Thunderbirds to the Rescue was directed by Desmond Saunders and Alan Pattillo.

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Who is in the cast of Thunderbirds to the Rescue?

Thunderbirds to the Rescue stars Shane Rimmer as Scott Tracy / Radar Operator (voice), Ray Barrett as John Tracy / The Hood / Lieutenant Burroughs / Patterson (voice) and David Graham as Gordon Tracy / Brains / Parker / Kyrano / Captain Hanson (voice), among 8 credited actors.

Does Thunderbirds to the Rescue have a post-credit scene?

No. Thunderbirds to the Rescue has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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