Biography
Desmond "Des" Saunders (24 June 1926– 21 April 2018) was a British television director and film editor. He had a long association with producer Gerry Anderson, having served as a director for the series Supercar (1961–62), Stingray (1964–65), Thunderbirds (1965–66), Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967–68), Joe 90 (1968–69) and Terrahawks (1983–86). Saunders was also production controller for Joe 90 and co-wrote one of the episodes, "Lone-Handed 90". He briefly worked as a production supervi...
Known For
Complete Filmography
HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition
2016
Director
Episodes from Gerry Anderson's Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90 and The Secret Service in High Definition.
This Is Supermarionation
2014
Director
A compilation of the best of Supermarionation in High Definition. Sit back and enjoy some rare treats on a journey through Supermarionationland. Park...
Filmed in Supermarionation
2014
as Self
The definitive documentary about the iconic television series developed by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and their production companies (AP Films and Cent...
Inside the Labyrinth
1986
Director
A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film, 'Labyrinth', featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected
1983
Director
The first four episodes of Gerry Anderson's 1980s Supermarionation series. In 'Expect the Unexpected (Part 1)' Queen Zelda attacks and destroys a NASA...
Countdown to Disaster
1982
Director
International Rescue sends the incredible Thunderbirds on the most dangerous rescue missions yet. They must save the Empire State Building from collap...
Invaders from the Deep
1981
Director
A compilation of four episodes from the Supermarionation series Stingray. When aquatic aliens plot to take over the planet, the world aquanaut securit...
The Amazing Adventures Of Joe 90
1981
Director
A remarkable invention turns a nine-year-old boy named Joe into a secret agent with super-powers and plunges him into a sensational career.
Thunderbirds to the Rescue
1980
Director
A compilation of two episodes from the Supermarionation series Thunderbirds. A new super satellite has gone into orbit. Permanently manned, it is now ...
Captain Scarlet vs. The Mysterons
1980
Director
A compilation of four episodes from the Supermarionation series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, with a new opening sequence, new special effects, a...
Voyage of the Damned
1976
Editor
A luxury liner carries Jewish refugees from Hitler's Germany in a desperate fight for survival.
Thunderbirds: Pit of Peril
1965
Director
The US Army are testing their new armoured vehicle, the Sidewinder, when suddenly the ground gives way, leaving the machine stuck in a burning pit. In...
Tarnished Heroes
1961
Editor
According to the officer's handbook, 'an officer will perform whatever task confronts him with whatever men are available' and for Major Bell the men ...
Rx Murder
1958
Editor
An American doctor, Jethro Jones, comes into a quiet British seaside community and becomes entangled in a murder mystery when the town gossips inform ...