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Features: DVD, Director's Cut, English, Subtitled, Widescreen
It is the 23rd century. The Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise is on routine training maneuvers and Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) seems resigned to the fact that this inspection may well be the last space mission of his career. But Khan is back. Aided by his exiled band of genetic supermen, Khan (Ricardo Montalban) - brilliant renegade of 20th century Earth - has raided Space Station Regula One, stolen a top secret device called Project Genesis, wrested control of another Federation starship, and now schemes to set a most deadly trap for his old enemy Kirk... with the threat of a universal Armageddon! Co-starring Kirstie Alley (Cheers) in her stunning motion picture debut.
"...this film lays the groundwork for many entertaining movies to come." Nick Cramp, BBCi
"...likable adventure...with nice touches of warmth and humor." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
Editor's Note
While out on routine training maneuvers, a starship encounters a powerful and supposedly exiled foe from the distant past: Khan. Only Kirk can stop the Moby Dick-quoting, vengeance-crazed genius from bringing about universal destruction in this warp-speed thrill ride. A continuation of the plotline begun in episode 24 of the original series, "The Space Seed."
Plot Summary
Khan, a genetically engineered "superman" prone to megalomaniacal delusions, was exiled years ago to the barren planet Ceti Alpha 5. He blames Admiral Kirk for his hard fate, as well as for his son's death, and vows revenge. When Commander Chekov mistakenly beams down to Khan's lair, the villain finally has a means of escape. Using a parasitic creature that allows him to control the minds of his victims, Khan seizes command of the Starship Reliant. From there he hopes to lure Kirk to his death, using equipment stolen from an experimental research project. These devices allow him to trigger something known as the "Genesis Effect" -- a means of generating new life from existing matter. Khan plans to use the creation machines as weapons, because the same fire of life that creates new worlds must destroy what existed before. Kirk and crew need all the courage and cunning they can muster in order to save their friend and silence Khan forever.
| Features | Scene Selection | | Storyboard Archives | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Interactive Menus | | Featurette "The Visual Effects Of Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan" | | Original Interviews With DeForest Kelley, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy And Ricardo Montalban | | "The Star Trek Universe: A Novel Approach By Authors Julia Ecklar And Greg Cox"--Includes Interviews With The Authors Of A Test Of Character: The Kobayashi Maru Scenario And The Engenics Wars: A History Of Khan Noonien Singh | | Commentary By Director Nicholas Meyer | | Text Commentary By Michael Okuda, Co-Author Of The Star Trek Encyclopedia | | "The Captain's Log"--New, Exclusive Cast & Crew Interviews With Director Nicholas Meyer; Actors William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban; Writer/Executive Producer Harve Bennett | | Widescreen Version Enhanced For 16x9 | | Audio: English 5.1 Surround, Dolby Durround; French Stereo | | Subtitles: English |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 5/1/2007 |
| Running Time: 116 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1982 | | Catalog ID: 091174 | | UPC: 00097360911749 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Memorable Quotes| "Kirk to Enterprise." ---- Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Variety
"...A very satisfying space adventure....Bound to captivate 'Trek' fans and with premiere special effects to attract other space [picture] enthusiasts..." 05/26/1982New York Times
"...A sequel that's worth its salt....On its own simple terms, those of pure escapism, it certainly succeeds." 06/04/1982 p.C12 Entertainment Weekly
"...The best of the TREK flicks..." 08/16/2002 p.51 The Motion Picture Guide 6 of 10
...this second entry [of Star Trek feature films] comes closest to attainng the vitality and ingenuity that made the television series such great fun.
James Berardinelli's ReelViews 8 of 10
While retaining the thematic elements of the late-'60s TV series and utilizing the much-loved original USS Enterprise crew, Star Trek II added hefty doses of action, adventure, and suspense... To date, this is the best Star Trek movie, and, arguably, the strongest any motion picture version of the franchise could hope to be... The Wrath of Khan is a top-notch, fast-paced adventure...
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