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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! Written by
Raj Rijhwani <raj@courtfld.demon.co.uk>
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See ... their fantastic battle with the sinister 'Rock Snakes' of Mars! - See ... the most exciting air rescue ever performed! - See ... the most advanced space-craft ever created! - Hear Cliff Richard and the Shadows sing "Shooting Star"
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Jeff calculates that as it is 11am on Tracy Island, it is 4pm in England and, indeed, Lady Penelope is just sitting down to tea. Unless the world's time zones have changed by 2067, this puts Tracy Island somewhere just off the coast of Chile or Peru.
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Goofs
At Assembly Control, the name of the Zero-X launch site on the map is given as "Glenn Field". However, when Lady Penelope drives into the car park, there is a sign on the gate of the press enclosure that reads "Glenfield".
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Glenn Field Controller:
This is Assembly Control calling all Zero X units. Assembly Phase One - go!
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Crazy Credits
Martian Sequences filmed by Century 21 Space Location Unit
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Soundtracks
"Shooting Star"
Sung by
Cliff Richard
Written and Accompanied by
The Shadows
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Brian Bennett,
John Rostill &
Hank B. Marvin)
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Further to my previous post regarding this film, I would just like to add that seeing it in a really good cinema ( as opposed to seeing it on television ) makes A lot of difference. The special effects, the art direction, the sound ... everything is SO much more imposing and impressive.
I never worried too much about "The Thunderbirds" when they were on TV in the 60s. I usually watched something else.
But seeing this picture up on the silver screen with the soundtrack coming through a decent sound system it's just superb.
I went along purely out of curiosity. It appeared on a double bill with "Thunderbird 6" which wasn't quite as good but still fun. BUT .... "Thunderbirds Are Go" was WONDERFUL !