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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1984, Sci-fi, 1h 45m

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Though it may be short on dazzling special effects, The Search for Spock is still a strong Star Trek installment, thanks to affecting performances by its iconic cast. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Adm. James T. Kirk (William Shatner) has defeated his archenemy but at great cost. His friend Spock has apparently been killed, the USS Enterprise is being scrapped, and starship physician Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley) has taken ill. McCoy's odd behavior is evidence he's harboring Spock's katra, or animating spirit, and Kirk seeks to take the Enterprise back to the Genesis Planet and find his friend. Rebuffed, Kirk takes dramatic action that results in war with deadly Klingons.

Rating: PG
Genre: Sci-fi
Original Language: English
Director: Leonard Nimoy
Producer: Harve Bennett
Writer: Harve Bennett
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 1, 1984 wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 16, 2009
Runtime: 1h 45m
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Cinema Group Ventures
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)
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Cast & Crew

William Shatner

William Shatner

Admiral James T. Kirk

DeForest Kelley

DeForest Kelley

Commander Leonard H. McCoy, M.D.

James Doohan

Commander, Captain Montgomery Scott

George Takei

Commander Hikaru Sulu

Walter Koenig

Commander Pavel Andreievich Chekov

Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

Commander Nyota Uhura

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