Star Trek V: The Final Frontier Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Theatrical release poster by Bob Peak
Directed by	William Shatner
Produced by	Harve Bennett
Written by	Screenplay: David Loughery Story: William Shatner Harve Bennett David Loughery Characters: Gene Roddenberry
Starring	See table
Music by	Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography	Andrew Laszlo
Editing by	Peter E. Berger
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures
Release date(s)	June 9, 1989
Running time	107 min.
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$27,800,000 (estimated)
Money made	$70,000,000 (worldwide)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is the fifth movie in the exciting Star Trek series. It was released in 1989 by Paramount Pictures. This film continues the adventures of the Starship Enterprise crew after the events of The Voyage Home. In this story, Spock's half-brother, Sybok, takes the Enterprise on a special journey. He wants to find a mysterious place he believes is where "God" lives, right at the center of the galaxy.

The Story Begins
- Sybok's Mission
  - A Journey to the Galaxy's Core
Making the Movie
- Challenges in Production
  - Music and Visuals
Characters and Cast
- New Faces and Familiar Friends
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The Story Begins

The movie starts with Captain James T. Kirk, Spock, and Dr. Leonard McCoy enjoying a camping trip. They are on Earth, trying to relax. Suddenly, they get an urgent message. A dangerous Vulcan named Sybok has taken over a planet called Nimbus III. This planet is supposed to be a place of peace.

Sybok's Mission

Sybok is a very powerful Vulcan. He believes that true peace comes from finding a special place. He thinks this place is where all life began. Sybok uses his mind powers to make people follow him. He wants to use the Enterprise to travel to the center of the galaxy. He believes "God" is waiting for him there.

A Journey to the Galaxy's Core

Captain Kirk and his crew must stop Sybok. They go to Nimbus III to rescue the hostages. But Sybok captures the Enterprise. He forces the crew to take him on his spiritual quest. The journey takes them through dangerous parts of space. They face many challenges on their way to the galaxy's center.

Making the Movie

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was directed by William Shatner. He is the actor who plays Captain Kirk. This was his first time directing a Star Trek movie. Making the film was a big challenge. The special effects were very important for showing space and strange new worlds.

Challenges in Production

The movie had some difficulties during filming. Creating the look of the galaxy's center was hard. The team worked hard to make the special effects look good. They wanted to show the vastness of space and the mystery of Sybok's quest.

Music and Visuals

The music for the film was composed by Jerry Goldsmith. He created exciting and emotional music. The music helps tell the story of adventure and discovery. The movie also used many different locations. Some scenes were filmed in beautiful places on Earth. These places helped create the look of alien planets.

Characters and Cast

The main characters in Star Trek V are the familiar crew of the Enterprise. William Shatner plays Captain Kirk. Leonard Nimoy plays Spock. DeForest Kelley plays Dr. McCoy. These three friends are at the heart of the story. They must work together to face Sybok and his strange mission.

New Faces and Familiar Friends

Sybok is a new and important character. He brings a different kind of challenge to the crew. The film explores the relationships between the characters. It shows how their friendship helps them overcome difficulties. The movie also features other beloved characters. These include Scotty, Uhura, Chekov, and Sulu.

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Shatner reprised his role as Capt. Kirk and also served as director
A fiberglass model on location at Yosemite stood in for the real El Capitan, pictured here
Bran Ferren was chosen to develop the film's optical effects after Industrial Light & Magic's best teams proved too expensive