- "We shall destroy the Supreme Commander of Earth Forces within the next twenty-four hours"
Point 783 is the fifth produced, and the thirteenth broadcast, episode of the British television series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.
Plot[]
The Supreme Commander of Earth Forces is threatened by the Mysterons, and it's up to Captain Scarlet to save him from destruction in the form of the Commander's own personnel...
Synopsis[]
- Main article: Point 783/Storyline
Cast[]
Regular Cast[]
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Captain Black
(Donald Gray)
(Donald Gray)
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The Mysterons
(Donald Gray)
(Donald Gray)
Guest Cast[]
General Cope
(David Healy)
(David Healy)
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Pete
MCA Tanker Driver
(Charles Tingwell)
MCA Tanker Driver
(Charles Tingwell)
MCA Tanker Driver's Mate
(Martin King)
(Martin King)
Arab
SPV Caretaker
(Martin King)
SPV Caretaker
(Martin King)
Security Bank Voice
(Martin King)
(Martin King)
Robot Voice
(Jeremy Wilkin)
(Jeremy Wilkin)
Cameo Roles[]
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Conference
Equipment Used[]
Unitron Tank
MCA Tanker
Angel Jets
Spectrum Helicopter
Spectrum Jet
SPV No.428
S.H.E.F Half-track
Locations[]
Observation post
Point 783
Point 783
Oasis
(SPV - Secret Storage)
(SPV - Secret Storage)
Notes[]
- This episode marks the first appearance of the puppet who later plays Sam Loover in Joe 90, seen here as The Supreme Commander.
- Lieutenant Dean from The Mysterons appears again as a guard in the Conference room. The Director General appeared as the Arab Spectrum Agent guarding SPV 428. Also, Tanker driver Pete had previously appeared as the assassin at the start of Winged Assassin. Major Brooks had also played the Delta Garage Mechanic in Manhunt.
- Filming is known to have taken place in February 1967.
- The storyline for Point 783 was later used for The Secret Service episode Recall To Service.
- Captain Indigo makes a cameo appearance as guard. He can be seen in the background when Captain Scarlet, Captain Blue, Supreme Commander of Earth Forces and Major Brooks head through the sliding door.
