Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Action Adventure
Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Star Trek: First Contact Plot Synopsis:
In the twenty-fourth century, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E has been ordered to patrol the Romulan Neutral Zone by the Federation to avoid interference with their battle against the insidious Borg. Witnessing the loss of the battle, Captain Jean-Luc Picard ignores orders and takes command of the fleet engaging the Borg. But the Borg plan to travel back into the twenty-first century through a vortex with the intention to stop Earth's first contact with an alien race (the Vulcans). Following the Borg sphere, Picard and his crew realize that they have taken over the Enterprise in order to carry out their mission. Their only chance to do away with the Borg and their seductive Queen is to make sure that Zefram Cochrane makes his famous faster-than-light travel to the stars.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The Borg travel back in time intended on preventing Earth"s first contact with an alien species. Captain Picard and his crew pursue them to ensure that Zefram Cochrane makes his maiden flight reaching warp speed.
Tagline: Resistance is Futile.
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Star Trek: First Contact Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Box Office: $92,027,888
Awards: 8
Nominations: 21
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Star Trek: First Contact Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 22, 1996, Netflix: Jun 01, 2016
Writers: Gene Roddenberry, Rick Berman, Brannon Braga, Ronald D. Moore
Producers: Rick Berman, Marty Hornstein, Peter Lauritson
Editors: John W. Wheeler
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Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Cast (Click to Expand)
Star Trek: First Contact Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Stewart | ... | Picard |
| Jonathan Frakes | ... | Riker |
| Brent Spiner | ... | Data |
| LeVar Burton | ... | Geordi (as Levar Burton) |
| Michael Dorn | ... | Worf |
| Gates McFadden | ... | Beverly |
| Marina Sirtis | ... | Troi |
| Alfre Woodard | ... | Lily |
| James Cromwell | ... | Zefram Cochrane |
| Alice Krige | ... | Borg Queen |
| Michael Horton | ... | Security Officer |
| Neal McDonough | ... | Lt. Hawk |
| Marnie McPhail | ... | Eiger |
| Robert Picardo | ... | Holographic Doctor |
| Dwight Schultz | ... | Lt. Barclay |
| Adam Scott | ... | Defiant Conn Officer |
| Jack Shearer | ... | Admiral Hayes |
| Eric Steinberg | ... | Porter |
| Scott Strozier | ... | Security Officer |
| Patti Yasutake | ... | Nurse Ogawa |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Patrick Stewart (b. July 13, 1940) – Picard
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Sir Patrick Stewart - Jonathan Frakes (b. August 19, 1952) – Riker
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Brent Spiner (b. February 2, 1949) – Data
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - LeVar Burton (b. February 16, 1957) – Geordi (as Levar Burton)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Levar Burton - Michael Dorn (b. December 9, 1952) – Worf
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 2¾" (1.9 m) - Gates McFadden (b. March 2, 1949) – Beverly
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Cheryl McFadden - Marina Sirtis (b. March 29, 1955) – Troi
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Marina Certis | Marina Sirits - Alfre Woodard (b. November 8, 1952) – Lily
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m) - James Cromwell (b. January 27, 1940) – Zefram Cochrane
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 7" (2.01 m)
Also known as: Jamie Cromwell - Alice Krige (b. June 28, 1954) – Borg Queen
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Michael Horton – Security Officer
- Neal McDonough (b. February 13, 1966) – Lt. Hawk
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Neil McDonough - Marnie McPhail (b. July 4, 1966) – Eiger
Sign: Cancer - Robert Picardo (b. October 27, 1953) – Holographic Doctor
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Bob Picardo | Robert Piccardo - Dwight Schultz (b. November 24, 1947) – Lt. Barclay
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Dwight Shultz | Dwight Shultzs
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