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The Captains

2011-07-22 · 97 min · ★ 6.4

Documentary · Science Fiction

The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.

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Directors
William Shatner
Production companies
Le Big Boss Productions, Ballinran Productions, 455 Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William ShatnerWilliam ShatnerSelf
Patrick StewartPatrick StewartSelf
Avery BrooksAvery BrooksSelf
Kate MulgrewKate MulgrewSelf
Scott BakulaScott BakulaSelf
Chris PineChris PineSelf
René AuberjonoisRené AuberjonoisSelf
Jeri RyanJeri RyanSelf
John de LancieJohn de LancieSelf
Jonathan FrakesJonathan FrakesSelf
Sally KellermanSally KellermanSelf
Walter KoenigWalter KoenigSelf
Robert PicardoRobert PicardoSelf
Connor TrinneerConnor TrinneerSelf
Nana VisitorNana VisitorSelf
Grace Lee WhitneyGrace Lee WhitneySelf
Chase MastersonChase MastersonSelf

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