Movies Under the Stars - Star Trek (1979)

Name: Movies Under the Stars - Star Trek (1979)
Start: 2024-11-06T18:30:00+05:30
Location: Nariman Point, NCPA Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021, India

Schedule

Wed Nov 06 2024 at 06:30 pm

UTC+05:30

Location

Nariman Point, NCPA Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021, India | Mumbai, MH

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), a film based on the popular "Star Trek" television series of the same name. The film reunites the original cast, led by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), as they embark on a new and perilous mission aboard the upgraded USS Enterprise. The story begins with a massive, mysterious, cloud-like entity called V`Ger, which is rapidly approaching Earth, destroying everything in its path. AdmiralCaptain Kirk takes command of the Enterprise from Captain Decker (Stephen Collins) to investigate and neutralise the threat. Alongside familiar crew members, including Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley), Scotty (James Doohan), and others, the team faces numerous challenges as they delve into V`Ger’`s origins and intentions. As they navigate through the immense and enigmatic vessel, they discover that V`Ger is actually a highly advanced machine life form seeking to merge with its creator. The tension escalates when the crew realises that V`Ger’`s creator is, in fact, humanity itself. The machine, originally an old Earth probe called Voyager 6, gained sentience and immense power after being discovered and modified by an alien race. In a climactic resolution, Decker merges with V`Ger, allowing it to complete its quest for knowledge and transcend to a higher plane of existence. This act saves Earth and leaves the Enterprise crew to ponder the nature of life, consciousness, and the future of their mission.[VP1] Star Trek: The Motion Picture explores themes of exploration, identity, and the quest for meaning, set against a backdrop of stunning visual effects and a majestic score by Jerry Goldsmith. Despite mixed reviews, the film is notable for its ambition and its expansion of the "Star Trek" universe. Director: Robert Wise Hitchcock Screenplay: Harold Livingston Based on a story by Alan Dean Fost Cinematography: Richard H. Kline Music by Jerry Goldsmith Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley & James Doohan NCPA in association with Film Heritage Foundation under license from Jonetsu Entertainment (India) Admission on a first-come-first-served basis.