William Shatner: Captain's Log (1994)
William Shatner worked tirelessly to turn the Star Trek television franchise into movies, but the journey was not without its perils. In this documentary, Shatner captures the trials and tribulations of the project in refreshingly honest detail. Included are interviews with Gene Roddenberry, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban and more, plus discussions on the challenges of hewing to a budget and filming during a writer's strike.
Director: Michael Mahler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: November 30, 1994
Cast
- William Shatner - Self
- Leonard Nimoy - Self
- DeForest Kelley - Self
- Nichelle Nichols - Self
- James Doohan - Self
- George Takei - Self
- Walter Koenig - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Anghel Decca
Editing: John Pace
Production: Paramount Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
retrospective
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is William Shatner: Captain's Log about?
- William Shatner worked tirelessly to turn the Star Trek television franchise into movies, but the journey was not without its perils. In this documentary, Shatner captures the trials and tribulations of the project in refreshingly honest detail. Included are interviews with Gene Roddenberry, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban and more, plus discussions on the challenges of hewing to a budget and filming during a writer's strike.
- Who directed William Shatner: Captain's Log?
- William Shatner: Captain's Log was directed by Michael Mahler.
- Who stars in William Shatner: Captain's Log?
- William Shatner: Captain's Log stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, George Takei.
- How long is William Shatner: Captain's Log?
- William Shatner: Captain's Log has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is William Shatner: Captain's Log?
- William Shatner: Captain's Log is a Documentary film.
- Where was William Shatner: Captain's Log produced?
- William Shatner: Captain's Log was produced in United States of America.