STAR TREK III
THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK
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1984
Star Trek III: The Search For Spock (1984)
Directed by
Leonard Nimoy
Writing credits
Harve Bennett
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete
William Shatner .... Admiral James T. Kirk
Leonard Nimoy .... Captain Spock/Elevator Voice (as Frank Force)
DeForest Kelley .... Cmdr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy, M.D.
James Doohan .... Capt. Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
Walter Koenig .... Cmdr. Pavel Chekov
George Takei .... Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu
Nichelle Nichols .... Cmdr. Nyota Uhura
Robin Curtis (I) .... Lieutenant Saavik
Merritt Butrick .... Dr. David Marcus
Phil Morris .... Trainee Foster
Scott McGinnis .... "Mr. Adventure"
Robert Hooks .... Admiral Morrow
Carl Steven .... Spock...Age 9
Vadia Potenza .... Spock...Age 13
Stephen Manley .... Spock...Age 17
Joe W. Davis .... Spock...Age 25
Paul Sorenson .... Merchant Ship Captain
Cathie Shirriff .... Valkris
Christopher Lloyd .... Kruge
Stephen Liska .... Torg
John Larroquette .... Maltz
Dave Cadente .... Sergeant
Bob K. Cummings .... Gunner #1
Branscombe Richmond .... Gunner #2
Phillip R. Allen .... Captain J.T. Esteban
Jeanne Mori .... USS Grissom Helm
Mario Marcelino .... USS Grissom Communications
Allan Miller .... Alien
Sharon Thomas (I) .... Waitress
Conroy Gedeon .... Civilian Agent
James Sikking .... Captain Styles (as James B. Sikking)
Miguel Ferrer .... Excelsior First Officer
Mark Lenard .... Ambassador Sarek
Katherine Blum .... Child
Judith Anderson .... High priestess
Gary Faga .... Prison Guard #1
Douglas Alan Shanklin .... Prison Guard #2
Grace Lee Whitney .... Commander Janice Rand
Robin Kellick .... Stand-In
Philip Weyland .... Stand-In
Kimberly L. Ryusaki .... Stand-In
Steve Blalock .... Stand-In
Frank Welker .... Spock (screams) (voice)
Teresa E. Victor .... Enterprise Computer (voice)
Harve Bennett .... Flight Recorder (voice)
Judi M. Durand .... Space Dock Controller (voice)
Frank Force .... Elevator Voice (voice)
Produced by
Harve Bennett
Gary Nardino (executive)
Ralph Winter (associate)
Original music by
James Horner
Cinematography by
Charles Correll (I)
Film Editing by
Robert F. Shugrue
Casting
Mary Ann Barton
Elza Bergeron
Stuart Jensen
Art Direction
John E. Chilberg II
Set Decoration
Tom Pedigo
Costume Design by
Robert Fletcher (I)
Make-up Department
Silvia Abascal (I) .... hair stylist
Wes Dawn .... make-up artist
James Lee McCoy .... key make-up artist
Production Management
Michael P. Schoenbrun .... unit production manager
Assistant Director
John Hockridge .... first assistant director
Ken Stringer .... second assistant director
Special Effects
Bob Dawson (I) .... special effects
Scott Farrar .... special visual effects cameraman
Bill George (I) .... spacecraft and prop designer
Ken Ralston .... special effects
Stunts
Steve Blalock .... stunts
David Burton (II) .... stunts
Phil Chong .... stunts
Eddy Donno .... stunts
Kenny Endorso .... stunts
Jim Halty .... stunts
Chuck Hicks .... stunts
Jeff Jensen .... stunts
Al Jones (II) .... stunts
Don Charles McGovern .... stunts
John Meier .... stunts
Tom Morga .... stunts
Alan Oliney .... stunts
Chuck Picerni Jr. .... stunts
Danny Rogers .... stunts
Frank James Sparks .... stunts
David Zellitti .... stunts
Other crew
Craig Barron (I) .... matte cameraman
Lily La Cava .... script supervisor
Greig McRitchie .... orchestrator
Michael Pangrazio .... matte painting supervisor
Gene Roddenberry .... executive consultant
Mark Siegel (I) .... sculptor
puppeteer
creature maker
Dan Wallin .... scoring mixer
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Have I Seen This Movie: Yes
And What Did I Think?: Before Star Trek: Insurrection came along, Star Trek III was the best odd numbered Trek films. The odd numbered films never seem to be quite as good as the even numbered ones. Leonard Nimoy does a great job directing his first feature film which led him to direct Star Trek IV and a few other good Hollywood films like Three Men and a Baby. The acting here was good, with Christopher Lloyd playing a nice lead Klingon. Also be sure to check out John Larroquette playing his first officer. William Shatner gives a good performance here especially as he portrays a man who loses his son and his ship here. Nice special effects take place here, especially the heart-wrenching scene of the Enterprise blowing up and going down in flames to the planet. This movie also showed us more about the Vulcans and their customs. This movie portrayed Kirk has a hero and a friend as he sacrificed his career, his life, and ultimately his ship and his son as he risks all to save the life of his best friend, Spock. Very Well done, indeed. Be sure to watch II, III and IV since they are essentially one movie being continued.
I give Star Trek III 4 out of 5 stars
Review written July 12, 1999
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