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Release Year2007
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorStephen La Rivière
WritersStephen La Rivière
TypeWeb Series
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsStand by for Action
About Stand by for Action
'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.
Directed by Stephen La Rivière, Stand by for Action leans on a strong ensemble — Gerry Anderson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2007.
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