Star Trek the Next Generation: Encounter at Farpoint Movie Review 1987

Roddenberry, the creator of the original "Star Trek" television series, spearheaded this episodic reincarnation for network syndication. Set 80 or so years beyond the original, with an entirely new crew and a modernized vessel, it places less emphasis on violent solutions to conflicts than the original TV series. In this first installment, a powerful life force named "Q" threatens the lives of Captain Picard and his crew as they attempt to figure out what's going on at Farpoint Station. Look for a cameo by Kelley, "Bones" from the original series, as a very old man waxing nostalgic about the old U.S.S. Enterprise. Excellent production values, including fine special effects. Additional episodes available.

Distribution

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 96 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Vintage Television, Science Fiction, Space Exploration

Screenplay

Gene Roddenberry

Cast

Patrick Stewart, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates (Cheryl) McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Denise Crosby, Brent Spiner, Wil Wheaton, LeVar Burton

Other

DeForest Kelley

Producer

Gene Roddenberry, Paramount Pictures