Stand by for Action

10.0IMDb Score
Released:2007-11-07
Duration: min
Director:
Actors:Gerry Anderson
Production:

Overview:

'Stand by for Action' takes an in depth look at the career of the legendary Gerry Anderson, creator of Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, UFO, Space 1999 and many many more. Features interviews with the people who brought his ideas to life as well as Anderson himself.

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