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Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons - Vol. 1 - Episodes 1 To 6 [1967]


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Amazon.co.uk Review

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

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DVD Description

Including the episodes:
The Mysterons
Winged Assassin
Big Ben Strikes Again
Manhunt
Avalanche
White as Snow

DVD Special Features:
English Hard of Hearing subtitles
Animated menus
Audio adventure
Character biographies
Gerry Anderson commentary
Original publicity section

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Synopsis

This collection presents the first six episodes of Gerry Anderson's sci-fi puppet series CAPTAIN SCARLET & THE MYSTERONS in a pristine digitally remastered format. Join the indestructible Captain Scarlet and his Spectrum allies as they battle scheming aliens in "The Mysterons," "Winged Assassin," "Manhunt," "Avalache," and two more episodes.

Wonderful Entertainment
Review date: 2006-12-09 Rating: 10 out of 10

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!

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100% Brilliant
Review date: 2002-08-07 Rating: 10 out of 10

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.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
David Healy
Neil McCallum
Lian-Shin
Janna Hill
Sylvia Anderson

Creators:
Sylvia Anderson (Primary Contributor)
Janna Hill (Primary Contributor)

Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115015631
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2001-09-17
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 150 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1967-09-29
Language: English (Original Language)

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