Look up! Look down! Look out! Here comes the biggest Bond of all!
Film Synopsis
James Bond is sent to the Bahamas after the criminal organization SPECTRE steals two nuclear warheads and demands a massive ransom. As Bond dives into an undersea world of danger and deception, he must stop a devastating attack before time runs out. This action-packed 007 thriller blends exotic locales, underwater battles, and high-stakes espionage in a race against global catastrophe.
Thunderball Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | MGM BD-A/US/OOP 2015 | MGM BD-A/US/OOP 2012 | MGM DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 | MGM DVD-1/US/OOP 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Director Terence Young and Cast & Crew | ||||
| Audio Commentary by Editor Peter Hunt and Co-Writer John Hopkins | ||||
| The Making of “Thunderball” | ||||
| “Thunderball” Boat Show Promo | ||||
| The “Thunderball” Phenomenon | ||||
| Bill Suitor: The Rocket Man Movies | ||||
| A Child’s Guide to Blowing Up a Motor Car - Ford Promo Film | ||||
| Exotic Locations of “Thunderball” - Narrated by Actress Maud Adams | ||||
| The Incredible World of James Bond | ||||
| On Location with Ken Adam - Narrated by Production Designer Ken Adam | ||||
| The Secret History of “Thunderball” | ||||
| Textless Opening Title Sequence | ||||
| “Selling Bonds” - TV Commercials | ||||
| Stills Gallery | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer 1 | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer 2 | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer with You Only Live Twice (1967) | ||||
| TV Spots | ||||
| Radio Spots | ||||
| Everything or Nothing | ||||
| Being Bond | ||||
| Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style | ||||
| World of Bond: Bond Girls | ||||
| World of Bond: Bond in Motion | ||||
| World of Bond: Gadgets | ||||
| World of Bond: Locations | ||||
| World of Bond: Title Sequences | ||||
| World of Bond: Title Sequences [with Skyfall (2012)] | ||||
| World of Bond: Villains |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- MGM’s 2015 Blu-ray is included in “The Ultimate James Bond Collection” box set containing a 52-page booklet (“James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Posters”, excerpted from the 2012 hardcover book). An alternative “The James Bond Collection” box set is also available without the bonus disc of extras and booklet.
- MGM’s 2012 Blu-ray is included in the “Bond 50” box set.
- MGM’s 2006 “Ultimate Edition” DVD includes an 8-page booklet. It is included in the “Ultimate Edition, Volume 2” box set with The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), A View to a Kill (1985), Licence to Kill (1989) and Die Another Day (2002).
- MGM’s 1999 “Special Edition” DVD contains an 8-page booklet. It is also available in “The James Bond Collection, Volume 3” box set with On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), Live and Let Die (1973), Octopussy (1983), A View to a Kill (1985) and Die Another Day (2002).
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Collector’s guide
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The Making of “Thunderball” (27:34) -
“Thunderball” Boat Show Promo (2:51) -
The “Thunderball” Phenomenon (31:04) -
Bill Suitor: The Rocket Man Movies (3:54) -
A Child’s Guide to Blowing Up a Motor Car (1965, 17:09) -
Exotic Locations of “Thunderball” (3:20) -
The Incredible World of James Bond (TV Special, 1965, 50:54) -
On Location with Ken Adam (13:06) -
The Secret History of “Thunderball” (3:56) -
“Selling Bonds” (1965, x3, 2:05)
| Editions |
MGM BD 2012
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|---|---|
| Extras | Audio Commentary by Director Terence Young and Cast & Crew MGM BD |
| Audio Commentary by Editor Peter Hunt and Co-Writer John Hopkins MGM BD | |
| The Making of “Thunderball” MGM BD | |
| “Thunderball” Boat Show Promo MGM BD | |
| The “Thunderball” Phenomenon MGM BD | |
| Bill Suitor: The Rocket Man Movies MGM BD | |
| A Child’s Guide to Blowing Up a Motor Car - Ford Promo Film MGM BD | |
| Exotic Locations of “Thunderball” - Narrated by Actress Maud Adams MGM BD | |
| The Incredible World of James Bond MGM BD | |
| On Location with Ken Adam - Narrated by Production Designer Ken Adam MGM BD | |
| The Secret History of “Thunderball” MGM BD | |
| Textless Opening Title Sequence MGM BD | |
| “Selling Bonds” - TV Commercials MGM BD | |
| Stills Gallery MGM BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer 1 MGM BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer 2 MGM BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer with You Only Live Twice (1967) MGM BD | |
| TV Spots MGM BD | |
| Radio Spots MGM BD | |
| Everything or Nothing MGM BD | |
| Being Bond MGM BD | |
| Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style MGM BD | |
| World of Bond: Bond Girls MGM BD | |
| World of Bond: Bond in Motion MGM BD | |
| World of Bond: Gadgets MGM BD | |
| World of Bond: Locations MGM BD | |
| World of Bond: Title Sequences [with Skyfall (2012)] MGM BD | |
| World of Bond: Villains MGM BD |