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Tugs

  • TV Series
  • 1989–1990
  • TV-Y
  • 15m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
253
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Tugs (1989)
AnimationAdventureFamily

Tugs follows the adventures and mishaps of two rival tugboat fleets: the Star Tugs and the Z-Stacks.Tugs follows the adventures and mishaps of two rival tugboat fleets: the Star Tugs and the Z-Stacks.Tugs follows the adventures and mishaps of two rival tugboat fleets: the Star Tugs and the Z-Stacks.

  • Creators
    • Robert D. Cardona
    • David Mitton
  • Stars
    • Patrick Allen
    • Simon Nash
    • Shaun Prendergast
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    253
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Robert D. Cardona
      • David Mitton
    • Stars
      • Patrick Allen
      • Simon Nash
      • Shaun Prendergast
    • 5User reviews
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    Patrick Allen
    Patrick Allen
    • Captain Star…
    Simon Nash
    • Ten Cents
    Shaun Prendergast
    Shaun Prendergast
    • Sunshine…
    Sean Barrett
    • Big Mac…
    Nigel Anthony
    • Warrior…
    John Baddeley
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    Timothy Bateson
    Timothy Bateson
    • O.J.…
    Mike O'Malley
    • Warrior…
    Lee Cornes
    Lee Cornes
    • Grampus…
    Chris Tulloch
    • Zorran
    Mike Mulloy
    • Zug…
    Joanne Good
    Joanne Good
    • Lillie Lightship…
    Rob Paulsen
    Rob Paulsen
    • Ten Cents…
    Alan Oppenheimer
    Alan Oppenheimer
    • Hercules…
    Michael Bell
    Michael Bell
    • Captain Zero
    Charlie Adler
    Charlie Adler
    • Izzy Gomez…
    Jack Angel
    Jack Angel
    • Big Mac…
    Susan Blu
    • Sally Seaplane
    • Creators
      • Robert D. Cardona
      • David Mitton
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    • Trivia
      The models were sold to Britt Allcroft in 1991, and were used (although heavily modified) in Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends as set dressing until 2009, when it became a CGI animated series. In 2013, eighteen of the original models were sold to the Star Tugs Company Ltd. (formerly The Star Tugs Trust) with the intention of having them restored for public display.
    • Quotes

      [During the opening sequence of every episode]

      Narrator: The tugboat, for its size, is the most powerful craft afloat. And the Star tugs are the power behind the docks and waterways that make up the Bigg City Port. This... is Tugs.

    • Crazy credits
      Throughout its entire run, none of the voice cast were ever listed in the opening or closing credits. So, naturally it has led to much debate over who voices who in the series, and certain cast members are ambiguous and unconfirmed by another member of the cast or crew
    • Connections
      Edited into Salty's Lighthouse (1997)

    User reviews5

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    10/10
    One of the best shows... in the world... EVER!!!
    It is no exaggeration for me to say that.

    TUGS truly is one of the most well made kids shows I have ever watched. Although I was more into its more famous sister show Thomas & Friends and don't ever recall watching TUGS as a kid (though I do remember reading the book Nothing to Declare), I guess it's never too late to get into great shows as such.

    A top notch show by far, with stunning shots and scenes, great voice acting, wonderful character portrayals, quality writing, Gerry Anderson-like explosions (some of you may recall that one of the show's creators David Mitton was a special effects technician for sci-fi shows by said creator, hence the explosions), enticing music score by Thomas composers Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell, action, drama, excitement, and plenty of maritime realism.

    As for my favourites:

    Characters: Warrior, Ten Cents, O. J., Hercules, Top Hat, Captain Star, Zebedee, Zorran, Zug, Billy Shoepack, Puffa, Lillie Lightship, Grampus, and Sea Rogue

    Episodes (ranked from 6 to 1): Bigg Freeze, High Tide, High Winds, Trapped, Munitions, and Warrior (episode)

    What a show!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 1989 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • がんばれタッグス
    • Filming locations
      • L Stage, Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Clearwater Productions
      • TVS Television
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    • Runtime
      15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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