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Thunderbirds: End of The Road

1965 0h 50m EN
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9.0
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ActionAdventureFamilyScience FictionTV Movie
Synopsis
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When an old flame of Tin-Tin's is trapped inside a tractor on a collapsing ledge with a case of explosives beside him, the Tracys must save him without revealing their identities.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
David Lane
Writers
Dennis Spooner
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 50-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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61 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Lane, shot by John Read. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Barry Gray. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Harry MacDonald shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Peter Dyneley and Shane Rimmer and David Holliday carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0830470 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Lane directs. John Read behind the camera. Barry Gray scores. Harry MacDonald cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 50-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 261 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by David Lane, shot by John Read. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Barry Gray. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Harry MacDonald shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Peter Dyneley and Shane Rimmer and David Holliday carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0830470 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
John Read
Original score
Barry Gray
Editing
Harry MacDonald
Runtime
50 min Β· 0h 50m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
PG

Also by

David Lane

Production companies

Who made it

  • AP Films

    AP Films

    GB

  • Associated Television

    Associated Television

    GB

Key crew

  • Associate ProducerReg Hill
  • ProducerGerry Anderson
  • Visual Effects DirectorDerek Meddings
  • EditorHarry MacDonald
  • Art DirectionBob Bell
  • Camera OperatorJimmy Elliott
  • Special EffectsDavid Mitton
  • Special EffectsBrian Johnson

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • TV1965-11-25PG

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