Thunderbirds: Ricochet

Thunderbirds: Ricochet

1966 · 49 min · ★ 8.0 · Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Science Fiction, TV Movie

When a pirate radio station in orbit malfunctions and plummets towards Earth, International Rescue must save the DJ on board and prevent the craft from crashing into a populated area.

Directed by Brian Burgess · Written by Tony Barwick

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