The Captains

PG
1h 37m
2011
6.348 /10 (112)

The final frontier is only the beginning

Overview

The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Français
Released Date: 2011-07-22

Top Billed Cast

William Shatner

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Patrick Stewart

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Avery Brooks

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Kate Mulgrew

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Scott Bakula

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Chris Pine

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René Auberjonois

Self

Jeri Ryan

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John de Lancie

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Jonathan Frakes

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Sally Kellerman

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Walter Koenig

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Robert Picardo

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Connor Trinneer

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Nana Visitor

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Grace Lee Whitney

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