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Tugs

  • TV Series
  • 1989–19901989–1990
  • TV-YTV-Y
  • 15m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
230
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Tugs (1989)
  • Adventure
  • Family
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.
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
230
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Robert D. Cardona
    • David Mitton
  • Stars
    • Patrick Allen
    • Simon Nash
    • Shaun Prendergast
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  • Creators
    • Robert D. Cardona
    • David Mitton
  • Stars
    • Patrick Allen
    • Simon Nash
    • Shaun Prendergast
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    • 4User reviews
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  • Episodes13

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    Patrick Allen
    Patrick Allen
    • Captain Staras Captain Star…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1989
    Simon Nash
    • Ten Centsas Ten Cents
    13 episodes13 eps • 1989
    Shaun Prendergast
    Shaun Prendergast
    • Sunshineas Sunshine…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1989
    Sean Barrett
    • Big Macas Big Mac…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1989
    Nigel Anthony
    • Warrioras Warrior…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1989
    John Baddeley
    • Top Hatas Top Hat…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1989
    Timothy Bateson
    Timothy Bateson
    • O.J.as O.J.…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1989
    Mike O'Malley
    • Warrioras Warrior…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1989
    Lee Cornes
    • Grampusas Grampus…
    11 episodes11 eps • 1989
    Chris Tulloch
    • Zorranas Zorran
    10 episodes10 eps • 1989
    Mike Mulloy
    • Zugas Zug…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1989
    Joanne Good
    Joanne Good
    • Lillie Lightshipas Lillie Lightship…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1989
    Rob Paulsen
    Rob Paulsen
    • Ten Centsas Ten Cents…
    1 episode1 ep • 1989
    Alan Oppenheimer
    Alan Oppenheimer
    • Herculesas Hercules…
    1 episode1 ep • 1989
    Michael Bell
    Michael Bell
    • Captain Zeroas Captain Zero
    1 episode1 ep • 1989
    Charlie Adler
    Charlie Adler
    • Izzy Gomezas Izzy Gomez…
    1 episode1 ep • 1989
    Jack Angel
    Jack Angel
    • Big Macas Big Mac…
    1 episode1 ep • 1989
    Susan Blu
    • Sally Seaplaneas Sally Seaplane
    1 episode1 ep • 1989
    • 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 reviews4

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    10/10
    Very Good
    Tugs is from the creators of Thomas the Tank Engine, which features the 2 main tug companies at the Big City Port, the Stars and the Zeroes. But just because it is was made by the people who made the adventures of the bright blue engine on the Island of Sodor, in my mind is for the slightly more grown up viewer and not as much for children as they might think. The adventures are odd at times but the series is a very good one. Unfortunately it is not shown on the TV anymore and they only made one series consisting of 13 episodes, but like Famlty Towers, because only a few episodes were made, that means that they will always live on and never get old, but instead become timeless classics
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    • Release date
      • August 12, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • がんばれタッグス
    • Filming locations
      • 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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