"Star date: 1986. How on Earth can they save the future?"

1986

1h 58m

7.2(1579 votes)

Science Fiction

Adventure

Overview

When a huge alien probe enters the galaxy and begins to vaporize Earth's oceans, Kirk and his crew must travel back in time in order to bring back whales and save the planet.

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55 members

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William Shatner

Kirk

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Leonard Nimoy

Spock

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DeForest Kelley

McCoy

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James Doohan

Scotty

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George Takei

Sulu

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Walter Koenig

Chekov

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Nichelle Nichols

Uhura

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Mark Lenard

Sarek

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Jane Wyatt

Amanda

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Majel Barrett

Commander Chapel

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Robert Ellenstein

Federation Council President

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John Schuck

Klingon Ambassador

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Brock Peters

Admiral Cartwright

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Robin Curtis

Lt. Saavik

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Catherine Hicks

Gillian

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Michael Snyder

Starfleet Communications Officer

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Michael Berryman

Starfleet Display Officer

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Mike Brislane

Saratoga Science Officer

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Grace Lee Whitney

Commander Rand

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Jane Wiedlin

Alien Communications Officer

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Vijay Amritraj

Starship Captain

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Nick Ramus

Saratoga Helmsman

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Thaddeus Golas

Controller #1

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Marty Pistone

Controller #2

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Scott Devenney

Bob Briggs

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Viola Kates Stimpson

Lady in Tour

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Phil Rubenstein

1st Garbageman

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John Miranda

2nd Garbageman

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Joe Knowland

Antique Store Owner

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Bob Sarlatte

Waiter

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Everett Lee

Cafe Owner

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Richard Harder

Joe

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Alex Henteloff

Nichols

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Tony Edwards

Pilot

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Eve Smith

Elderly Patient

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Tom Mustin

Intern #1

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Greg Karas

Intern #2

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Raymond Singer

Young Doctor

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David Ellenstein

Doctor #1

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Judy Levitt

Doctor #2

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Teresa E. Victor

Usher

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James Menges

Jogger

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Kirk R. Thatcher

Punk on Bus

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Jeff Lester

FBI Agent

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Joe Lando

Shore Patrolman

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Newell Tarrant

CDO

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Mike Timoney

Electronic Technician

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Jeff Martin

Electronic Technician

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Joseph Naradzay

Marine Sargent

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Donald W. Zautcke

Marine Lieutenant

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Costume & Make-Up

Monique DeSart

Madelaine (uncredited)

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Madge Sinclair

Saratoga Captain (uncredited)

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Kimberly L. Ryusaki

Tourist (uncredited)

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Philip Weyland

Tourist (uncredited)

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Layla Sarakalo

Passerby (uncredited)

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