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The Return of Captain Invincible

on BBC Two England

starring Alan Arkin and Christopher Lee. In days gone by, Captain Invincible was a superhero - defender of the poor, destroyer of Nazi war planes and an inspiration to American youth. After the McCarthy hearings when his patriotism is doubted the Captain has become a boozy drop-out. But suddenly in the 80s the world needs him again, when the secret 'hypno-ray' is stolen from a base in Central Australia.
The Captain is flying again - determined to thwart his arch enemy Mr Midnight.
This spoof on Superman co-stars Arkin with a dastardly, singing Christopher Lee.
Screenplay by STEVEN E. DE SOUZA and ANDREW GATY
Producer ANDREW GATY Director PHILIPPE MORA
(First showing on British television)
0 FILMS: page 29

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Arkin
Unknown:
Christopher Lee.
Unknown:
Steven E. de Souzer
Unknown:
Andrew Gaty
Producer:
Andrew Gaty
Director:
Philippe Mora
Captain Invincible:
Alan Arkin
Mr Midnight:
Christopher Lee
United States President:
Michael Pate
Australian Prime Minister:
Graham Kennedy
Policewoman Patty:
Kate Fitzpatrick

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