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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Spock's father's unexpected visit yields a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.

Director(s)

John Hockridge

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Cast & Crew

Christopher Lloyd

Christopher Lloyd

Cmdr. Kruge

Branscombe Richmond

Branscombe Richmond

Klingon Gunner #2

James B. Sikking

James B. Sikking

Captain Styles

Miguel Ferrer

Miguel Ferrer

First Officer

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Spock's Screams

John Hockridge

John Hockridge

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John Larroquette

John Larroquette

Maltz

Phil Morris

Phil Morris

Trainee Foster

Judith Anderson

Judith Anderson

Vulcan High Priestess

William Shatner

William Shatner

Admiral James T. Kirk

James Doohan

James Doohan

Captain Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott

Walter Koenig

Walter Koenig

Cmdr. Pavel Chekov

Grace Lee Whitney

Grace Lee Whitney

Commander Janice Rand (Woman in Cafeteria)

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Captain Spock / Elevator Voice

Mark Lenard

Mark Lenard

Ambassador Sarek

Paul Sorensen

Paul Sorensen

Captain

Jeanne Mori

Jeanne Mori

Helm Officer

Robin Curtis

Robin Curtis

Lt. Saavik

Robert Hooks

Robert Hooks

Admiral Morrow

George Takei

George Takei

Cmdr. Hikaru Sulu

Stephen Manley

Stephen Manley

Spock...Age 17

Joe W. Davis

Joe W. Davis

Spock at age 25

Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

Cmdr. Uhura

Nanci Rogers

Nanci Rogers

Bar Waitress (uncredited)

Danny Rogers

Danny Rogers

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Phillip R. Allen

Phillip R. Allen

Capt. Esteban

DeForest Kelley

DeForest Kelley

Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy

Scott McGinnis

Scott McGinnis

Starfleet Cadet "Mr. Adventure"

Merritt Butrick

Merritt Butrick

Dr. David Marcus

Carl Steven

Carl Steven

Spock...Age 9

Vadia Potenza

Vadia Potenza

Spock...Age 13

Details

GenresScience Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
Runtime1h 45 mins
Released on01 Jun 1984
Languageen
Produced InUnited States of America
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Reviews

John Chard

7/10

You Klingon bastards! Kirk gets personal. It is what it is folks, it's a good honest Star Trek story, it beats a real emotive heart and although some may decry the lack of blistering space battles, or end of the universe peril scenarios, it's an essential film for dealing with the protagonists we know and love. Into the mix here we have our favourite alien enemies The Klingons (led by the oddly cast Christopher Lloyd), Spock's father, Sarek, who adds grace to the story, and crucially Kirk gets an emotional kicker. While elsewhere hardcore fans get a big surprise with the beloved Enterprise. It's of course merely a set up for the next (and delightfully great) instalment of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, but on its own terms this stands up as one of the better character pieces in the series. Due in no small part to having Leonard Nimoy directing it because he shows care and thought about a subject he obviously knows quite a bit about. 7/10

hopefulreviews

/10

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is the nostalgia movie we wanted!! Unlike Star Trek: The Motion Picture, which focused too heavily on nostalgia and not on the plot. While this movie did have some plot holes and everyone was wearing their 80's best instead of futuristic costumes!! This movie gave us the feeling to watch it again!! Between dialogue and the acting, you might feel that way too!! It was also interesting to see Christopher Lloyd in Star Trek!! If you want to hear the in-depth review and rating of this movie, come and check out Hopeful Reviews! A podcast that-surprise-reviews and rates TV shows and movies!! 9.1/10 #blessed.

CinemaSerf

6/10

Picking up closely from the second film, this sees our crew of adventurers defy their superiors and steal the Enterprise in an attempt to rescue "Spock" from the Genesis planet. This is probably the best of the films for both DeForest Kelley and James Doohan as they both have some more of the play than normal; Christopher Lloyd is on fine form as the Klingon commander "Kruge" and there is plenty of phaser action to keep us all entertained. Not quite as well put together as the "Wrath of Khan" but it continues to develop the characters in an entertaining fashion.

GenerationofSwine

7/10

I kind of feel that this gets a lot more hate than it deserves... because it follows Kahn and because it rewrites an emotional death. I know, I know, I love Spock too, but, really, should have left him dead. That was part of the emotional roller coaster of II. But, they didn't and that does sort of cheapen Kahn a bit. However, it's really not a bad entry on it's own. It's a solid film. It just followed the greatest of the bunch and pales in comparison.

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock - Trailer

Part of the Series

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

1979EN
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

1982EN
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

1991EN
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

1986EN, FI
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

1989EN
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