Desmond Saunders

1926-06-24 Lewisham, London, England, UK 14 Credits

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...

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HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition

HD21 The Worlds of Gerry Anderson in High Definition

2016

Director

Directing

Episodes from Gerry Anderson's Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90 and The Secret Service in High Definition.

This Is Supermarionation

This Is Supermarionation

2014

Director

8.0
Directing

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

Filmed in Supermarionation

2014

as Self

7.3
Acting

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

Inside the Labyrinth

1986

Director

7.6
Directing

A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film, 'Labyrinth', featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.

Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected

Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected

1983

Director

8.0
Directing

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

Countdown to Disaster

1982

Director

Directing

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

Invaders from the Deep

1981

Director

4.4
Directing

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

The Amazing Adventures Of Joe 90

1981

Director

Directing

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

Thunderbirds to the Rescue

1980

Director

Directing

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

Captain Scarlet vs. The Mysterons

1980

Director

Directing

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

Voyage of the Damned

1976

Editor

5.9

A luxury liner carries Jewish refugees from Hitler's Germany in a desperate fight for survival.

Thunderbirds: Pit of Peril

Thunderbirds: Pit of Peril

1965

Director

Directing

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

Tarnished Heroes

1961

Editor

6.0

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

Rx Murder

1958

Editor

8.0

An American doctor, Jethro Jones, comes into a quiet British seaside community and becomes entangled in a murder mystery when the town gossips inform ...