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First broadcast in 1967, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons was the most grown-up of all Gerry Anderson's SuperMarionation adventures. There are gadgets and toy-friendly machines galore, of course--like the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle, the Angel Aircraft and Cloudbase itself--but, unlike the colourful fantasies of Stingray and Thunderbirds, this series' concern with an implacable, vengeful enemy, conspiracies and double-agents drew its inspiration from James Bond and the Cold War spy dramas of the 1960s. Special effects whiz Derek Meddings imbues the action sequences with a truly Bondian grandeur and, like the sinister Spectre of the Bond films, the Martian Mysterons seem all the more hostile for their unseen presence, their agents infiltrating every organisation dedicated to their destruction just as it seemed the Soviets were doing at the time. The indestructible Captain Scarlet is killed then resurrected every week (though not like South Park's Kenny), and more often than not the unstoppable Mysterons emerge triumphant, and always undefeated. The varied cast of Spectrum agents and their voice characterisations also aim at verisimilitude (Captain Scarlet, voiced by Francis Matt hews, sounds like a grim Cary Grant), while the puppetry is more realistic than ever. Now with newly remastered picture and Dolby 5.1 surround sound, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons still looks and sounds like the epitome of 60s cool. --Mark Walker
DVD Description
Including the episodes:
Shadow of Fear
Dangerous Rendezvous
Fire at Rig 15
Treble Cross
Flight 104
Place of the Angels
Shadow of Fear
Dangerous Rendezvous
Fire at Rig 15
Treble Cross
Flight 104
Place of the Angels
DVD Special Features:
Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
English Hard of Hearing subtitles
Animated menus
Audio adventure
Behind-the-scenes stills gallery
Memorabilia profile
Golden Shot appearance
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This first set of Captain Scarlet features 6 episodes. If like me you first watched these as a kid, probably in black and white, it is marvellous to see them now in remastered colour with 5.1 sound. The picture quality is really very good.
Although I have always preferred Thunderbirds, I have grown to love Captain Scarlet over the years. Its a darker series overall. To this day I still love the spooky opening credit sequence with the cat screeching, and Captain Scarlet in the alleyway being shot and then pulling his own gun.
Although there aren't that many extras there is a an interesting commentary from Gerry Anderson on the first episode. I've got vol 1,2 and 5 and intend to get the rest!
Although I have always preferred Thunderbirds, I have grown to love Captain Scarlet over the years. Its a darker series overall. To this day I still love the spooky opening credit sequence with the cat screeching, and Captain Scarlet in the alleyway being shot and then pulling his own gun.
Although there aren't that many extras there is a an interesting commentary from Gerry Anderson on the first episode. I've got vol 1,2 and 5 and intend to get the rest!
Format:VHS Tape
Originally for kids of ALL AGES (including adults), of a semi-secret international paramilitary force fighting against unseen but pervasive malevolent aliens from Mars.
Format:DVD
I always wanted to know how Captain Scarlett became indestructable....
Intersting that although a British product, members of the 'Spectrum' organisation follow the 'Shoot first, ask questions later' mentality. Don't look to deep for a plot.
Good fun for your inner 5 year old. That, and my son loves it too!
Intersting that although a British product, members of the 'Spectrum' organisation follow the 'Shoot first, ask questions later' mentality. Don't look to deep for a plot.
Good fun for your inner 5 year old. That, and my son loves it too!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Classic
Its nice to know I can still buy T V series from my childhood on DVD
Published on 22 May 2010 by N. Payne
Remastered Captain Scarlet a Treat
This tape has 4 digitally-remastered episodes of Gerry Anderson's Captain Scarlet. These are: Point 783, Model Spy, Seek and Destroy and Traitor. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by Geoffrey Bellamy
spectrum rules
gerry andersons finest hour. all episodes on this dvd are excellent.the stand out one being seek and destroy .the mysterons take over angel aircraft ,never tire of watching this.
Published on 31 Mar 2009 by james gold
Boom boom boom, boom boom boom boom
This is the second of 5 DVDs which, between them, contain all 32 episodes of Captain Scarlet (also available as a box set). This DVD contains episodes 7 - 12. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2002 by Mr. Dk Hamm
100% Brilliant
I have watched and enjoyed Captain Scarlet since I was 7 years old. This DVD features the first ever 6 six episodes. The extra features are far from great but i still recommend it.
Published on 6 Aug 2002 by Martin Duggan
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