Star Trek Generations
A solemn, effects-driven adventure that balances starship spectacle with quiet reflections on mortality and legacy.
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Star Trek: First Contact
A tense sci-fi adventure with a dark edge, balancing action, moral struggle, and a touch of hope.
About 1996 film directed by Jonathan Frakes
Genres action, adventure, science fiction, time-travel
Directed by Jonathan Frakes
Written by Ronald D. Moore, Brannon Braga
Starring Patrick Stewart, Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Adam Scott, Alice Krige, Neal McDonough
Music Jerry Goldsmith
Runtime 120 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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