Thunderbirds Are GO

Synopsis: Zero-X, a manned exploration mission crashes during lift-off on its maiden flight. Two years later an investigative committee finally concludes sabotage, and decides to call on the services of International Rescue to oversee security at the impending second launch. The second Zero-X successfully reaches its destination, but encounters unexpected hazards, ultimately leading to another call for assistance on its return to Earth. International Rescue respond, and once again Thunderbirds are GO!
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Director(s): David Lane
Production: United Artists
 
IMDB:
6.5
Rotten Tomatoes:
57%
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Year:
1966
93 min
271 Views


Thunderbirds.

Thunderbirds are go.

This is Assembly Control

calling all Zero X units.

Assembly phase 1, go.

This is Assembly Control.

Clear launch apron.

Zero X moving into position.

This is Assembly Control.

Radio-controlled lifting body 2

about to take up position.

All fuel tankers should now retire

to dispersal area.

Repeat:
all fuel tankers

should now retire to dispersal area.

Weather conditions for takeoff

remain at go.

All takeoff beacons

are transmitting normally.

Lifting body 2 reports all systems are go.

Propeller temperatures are normal.

Locked and checked

and fully operational.

Radio-controlled lifting body 1

about to take up launch position.

This is Assembly Control,

calling all Zero X units.

Fuel temperatures are correct.

All pre-start lights are green.

All radio readings are go.

Countdown continues.

This is Assembly Control.

The Zero X Martian excursion vehicle

will be joining the main ship

at zero minus five.

Phase 1 now completed.

This is Assembly Control closing down.

Dr Grant, Dr Pierce,

- can you hear me?

- Loud and clear.

Paul. Greg. Brad.

Now this is a tough assignment.

But if this mission is successful,

you will be the first men to land on Mars.

This project has been

the most costly yet devised by man.

However, the safety of the crew

and passengers still takes top priority.

Now is that clearly understood?

Captain Paul Travers?

Yes, sir.

- Space Captain Greg Martin?

- Yes, sir.

- Space Navigator Brad Newman?

- Yes, sir.

- Dr Grant?

- Yes, sir.

- Dr Pierce?

- Yes, sir.

OK. Away you go, and good luck.

Thank you, sir.

All right, this is it.

Takeoff lighting.

Here we go.

This is Central Control.

Ignition:
18 seconds.

This is Central Control. Out.

Central Control, from Zero X.

Height:
20,000 feet. Air speed: Mach 1.

Commence chemical-engine

countdown on green light.

- Check trim.

- Roger.

- Elevator control's jammed.

- Jammed?

We're going out of control.

Base, this is Zero X.

Our control system is jammed.

Nose is dropping. Ejecting nose cone.

Zero X Control, what is

your speed and rate of descent?

Rate of descent:
3,000 feet a minute.

Air speed:
Mach 1.4.

This is Central Control.

Air-sea rescue units, immediate launch.

Vector:
276 magnetic. Range: 172 miles.

Central Control, this is Captain Travers.

We are still unable

to free the control system.

I'm ordering crew to eject. Repeat: eject.

Roger, Zero X. Do not eject

until you are at 1,000 feet.

Air-sea rescue is on its way.

Flight deck to escape unit. Ready, Greg?

- OK, Paul. All in position.

- OK, Greg.

Coming back now.

Stand by.

Here we go.

Gentlemen.

You've now had time

to study the fine report

that has been produced

by our aviation investigators.

We at the Martian Exploration Center

thank those concerned

for their untiring efforts in this direction.

Although the report runs to 862 pages

and meticulously describes

every happening that led up

to the crash 24 months ago,

the conclusion is

all too simple:
sabotage.

Now, before we progress, I would

ask you for a vote of confidence

in the findings of this very fine report.

Thank you, gentlemen,

for your unanimous support.

24 months have now elapsed

since the tragic crash of the Zero X.

In eight weeks, Earth will again be in

a suitable position in relation to Mars

to make the second attempt.

Can I take it that I have

your approval for this, too?

I think our security arrangements

are inadequate

and suggest we ask International Rescue

to be present at the next launching.

Are you suggesting we are incapable of

handling our own security arrangements?

I have 862 pages here, sir,

which say just that.

Well, Father?

Takeoff is scheduled for tomorrow.

- You'll have to make a decision soon.

- Even if it's no.

This is a tough one. I know how you boys

feel. I guess you're rarin' to go.

But as you know,

we have a strict rule here:

no International Rescue craft is launched

unless someone is in grave danger.

- Right?

- Right.

- Guess so, Dad.

- That's the way it's always been.

- Guess you're right, Dad.

- Yeah.

However, rules were made to be broken.

Now, this is what we do.

- Scott.

- Yes, sir?

Launch Thunderbird 1,

go to Glenn Field and stand by

- for the takeoff of Zero X.

- Yes, sir.

Virgil, launch Thunderbird 2

and follow Scott to Glenn Field.

When Zero X takes off, escort it

on the first part of its journey.

- Yes, sir.

- Father, can I...?

Yes. Launch Thunderbird 3

and orbit the Earth

until Zero X has

established its course to Mars.

- Gee! Thanks, Dad.

- What about me, Father?

It's unlikely that you'll be needed,

but be ready, in case.

- Yes, sir.

- OK, boys.

Thunderbirds are go.

Thunderbird 1, ready to go.

OK, Scott, clear to go. Good luck.

Thanks, Father.

Well, you made your decision, Mr Tracy.

Yes. I only hope it was the right one.

Now that the boys are going to be

at the launching of Zero X,

the safety of the crew is assured, but...

But what about the saboteurs?

Do you think they will strike again?

Say, what's the time, Tin Tin?

The time? Just about

eleven o'clock, Mr Tracy.

That makes it about 4pm

in England - tea time.

I don't understand, Mr Tracy.

Well, those saboteurs you were

talking about. If they do strike again,

I know just the person

to take care of them.

Will that be all, m'lady?

Thank you, Parker. That will be all.

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Gerry Anderson

Gerry Anderson (born Gerald Alexander Abrahams; 14 April 1929 – 26 December 2012) was an English television and film producer, director, writer and occasional voice artist. He remains famous for his futuristic television programmes, especially his 1960s productions filmed with "Supermarionation" (marionette puppets containing electric moving parts). Anderson's first television production was the 1957 Roberta Leigh children's series The Adventures of Twizzle. Supercar (1961–62) and Fireball XL5 (1962) followed later, both series breaking into the US television market in the early 1960s. In the mid-1960s Anderson produced his most successful series, Thunderbirds. Other television productions of the 1960s include Stingray and Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. Anderson also wrote and produced several feature films whose box office performance was unexceptional. Following a shift towards live action productions in the 1970s, he had a long and successful association with media impresario Lew Grade and Grade's company ITC, continuing until the second series of Space: 1999. After a career lull when a number of new series concepts failed to get off the ground, his career began a new phase in the early 1980s when audience nostalgia for his earlier Supermarionation series (prompted by Saturday morning re-runs in Britain and Australia) led to new Anderson productions being commissioned. Later projects include a 2005 CGI remake of Captain Scarlet entitled Gerry Anderson's New Captain Scarlet. more…

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