Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country facts for kids

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is an exciting science fiction movie from 1991. It is the sixth film in the Star Trek series and the last one to feature the original crew from Star Trek: The Original Series. This movie was made by Paramount Pictures.

The story begins when the Klingon Empire, a long-time enemy of the United Federation of Planets, faces a huge disaster. Their home world is in danger, and they need help. This unexpected event opens the door for peace between the Klingons and the Federation.

However, not everyone wants peace. The crew of the USS Enterprise, led by Captain Kirk, must work to keep the peace talks going. They face many challenges, including betrayal and a mystery that could start a new war.

The Story: A Quest for Peace

A Dangerous Explosion

The movie starts with a huge explosion on Praxis, a moon of the Klingon home world. This disaster destroys a major energy source for the Klingon Empire. It forces the Klingons to seek peace with the Federation.

Unexpected Alliance

The Klingons, led by Chancellor Gorkon, propose a peace conference. This is a big step because the Klingons and the Federation have been enemies for a long time. Captain Kirk and his crew are chosen to escort Gorkon to the peace talks.

A Treacherous Attack

During the journey, Gorkon's ship is attacked. It looks like the USS Enterprise fired on them. Klingon attackers then board Gorkon's ship and kill him. This event threatens to stop the peace talks completely.

Captain Kirk on Trial

Captain Kirk and Dr. Leonard McCoy are arrested by the Klingons. They are accused of killing Chancellor Gorkon. They are put on trial and sent to a harsh prison planet called Rura Penthe.

The Enterprise Crew Investigates

While Kirk and McCoy are imprisoned, the rest of the Enterprise crew works to find the real killers. They discover a secret plot involving people from both the Federation and the Klingon Empire. These people do not want peace.

Stopping the Conspiracy

The crew, led by Spock, races against time to uncover the truth. They must expose the conspirators before the peace conference ends in war. Kirk and McCoy also try to escape from the prison planet.

A New Beginning

In the end, the truth comes out, and the conspirators are stopped. The peace conference, called the Khitomer Accords, is successful. This movie shows the end of the original crew's adventures and the beginning of a new era of peace in the Star Trek universe.

Main Characters

• Captain James T. Kirk: Played by William Shatner. He is the leader of the USS Enterprise. He has to overcome his own feelings about the Klingons to help achieve peace.
• Spock: Played by Leonard Nimoy. He is the logical and intelligent first officer. He plays a key role in uncovering the conspiracy.
• Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy: Played by DeForest Kelley. He is the ship's doctor and Kirk's close friend. He is arrested with Kirk.
• Chancellor Gorkon: Played by David Warner. He is the Klingon leader who bravely seeks peace.
• General Chang: Played by Christopher Plummer. He is a cunning Klingon general who opposes peace.

Making the Movie

Directing the Film

Nicholas Meyer directed Star Trek VI. He also helped write the story and screenplay. He had directed another popular Star Trek movie, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Visual Effects

The movie used special effects to create the look of space and alien worlds. The explosion of Praxis was a big visual effect. The filmmakers also created unique designs for the Klingon ships and characters.

Music and Sound

The music for the movie was composed by Cliff Eidelman. The music helped to build excitement and emotion throughout the film. Sound effects made the space battles and alien sounds feel real.

Images for kids

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  The USS Excelsior experiences the shock wave from the Praxis explosion.

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  Christopher Plummer played General Chang. He wanted his Klingon makeup to look more human.

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  Hiro Narita was the cinematographer, responsible for the movie's look.

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  Actor David Warner played Chancellor Gorkon. His Klingon makeup was designed to look like famous historical figures.

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  Real glaciers, like this one near Anchorage, were used to create dramatic escape scenes for Kirk and McCoy.

See also

In Spanish: Star Trek VI: Aquel país desconocido para niños