Star Trek (TV Series)
The Alternative Factor (1967)
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- TV-PG
- 50min
- Action, Adventure
- 30 Mar 1967
- TV Episode
Existence itself comes under threat from a man's power-struggle with his alternate self, with the Enterprise's strained dilithium crystals presenting his key to a final solution.
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| William Shatner | ... |
Captain James T. Kirk
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| Leonard Nimoy | ... |
Mr. Spock
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| Robert Brown | ... |
Lazarus
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| DeForest Kelley | ... |
Dr. McCoy
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| Janet MacLachlan | ... |
Charlene Masters
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| Nichelle Nichols | ... |
Uhura
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| Richard Derr | ... |
Barstow
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| Arch Whiting | ... |
Assistant Engineer
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Christian Patrick | ... |
Transporter Chief
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| Eddie Paskey | ... |
Lesley
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Bill Blackburn | ... |
Lieutenant Hadley (uncredited)
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Vince Cadiente | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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| Bill Catching | ... |
Anti-Matter Lazarus Being #2 (uncredited)
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Frank da Vinci | ... |
Crewman (uncredited)
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| Carey Foster | ... |
Enterprise crewmember (uncredited)
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Tom Lupo | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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Ron Veto | ... |
Harrison (uncredited)
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| Al Wyatt Sr. | ... |
Anti-Matter Lazarus Being #1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gerd Oswald | ||
Written by
| Don Ingalls | ... | (written by) |
| Gene Roddenberry | ... | (created by) (creator) |
Produced by
| Desi Arnaz | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Lucille Ball | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Gene L. Coon | ... | producer |
| Robert H. Justman | ... | associate producer |
| Gene Roddenberry | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Alexander Courage | ||
Cinematography by
| Gerald Perry Finnerman | ... | director of photography (as Jerry Finnerman) |
Editing by
| James Ballas | ... | (as James D. Ballas) |
Editorial Department
| Bill Heath | ... | post-production executive |
Casting By
| Joseph D'Agosta | ||
Art Direction by
| Rolland M. Brooks | ||
| Walter M. Jefferies | ||
Set Decoration by
| Marvin March | ||
Costume Design by
| William Ware Theiss | ... | (as William Theiss) |
Makeup Department
| Virginia Darcy | ... | hair stylist |
| Fred B. Phillips | ... | makeup artist |
| John Chambers | ... | special makeup effects designer & creator (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Herbert F. Solow | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Bernard A. Widin | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael S. Glick | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Irving A. Feinberg | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Doug Grindstaff | ... | sound editor (as Douglas H. Grindstaff) |
| Jack F. Lilly | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| James Rugg | ... | special effects (as Jim Rugg) |
| Barry Mason | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Melissa Berryann | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Petri Blomqvist | ... | technical consultant |
| Chris DeCristo | ... | 2d supervisor |
| Roger Dorney | ... | titles and opticals: Anderson |
| Doug Drexler | ... | technical consultant |
| Max Gabl | ... | lead matte artist |
| James Holt | ... | digital compositor |
| Jena Huynh | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Robert H. Justman | ... | technical consultant |
| Gary Kerr | ... | technical consultant |
| David LaFountaine | ... | visual effects executive producer |
| Denise Okuda | ... | producer |
| Michael Okuda | ... | producer |
| Luis F. Pazos | ... | production assistant: visual effects |
| David Rossi | ... | producer |
| Wendy Ruiz | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| John Small | ... | systems support engineer |
| Chris Tezber | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Brian Vogt | ... | lead lighting technical director |
| Craig Weiss | ... | director of visual effects: CBS Digital |
| Niel Wray | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Darrell A. Anderson | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Howard A. Anderson | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Toni Pace Carstensen | ... | visual effects producer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Bill Catching | ... | stunt double: Robert Brown (uncredited) |
| Gary Combs | ... | stunt double: William Shatner (uncredited) |
| Al Wyatt Sr. | ... | stunt double: Robert Brown (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| George H. Merhoff | ... | gaffer |
| George Rader | ... | head grip |
| Bill McGovern | ... | Clapper Loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Norman A. Burza | ... | costume supervisor |
| Marge Makau | ... | wardrobe mistress (as Margaret Makau) |
Music Department
| Alexander Courage | ... | conductor |
| Julian Davidson | ... | music coordinator |
| Wilbur Hatch | ... | music consultant |
| Jim Henrikson | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Steven W. Carabatsos | ... | script consultant |
| Billy Vernon | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Andreea Kindryd | ... | assistant: Gene L. Coon (as Ande Richardson) |
| Edward K. Milkis | ... | assistant: producer |
| Bill Blackburn | ... | stand-in: DeForest Kelley (uncredited) |
| Frank da Vinci | ... | stand-in: Leonard Nimoy (uncredited) |
| Jeannie Malone | ... | stand-in: female guest star (uncredited) |
| Eddie Paskey | ... | stand-in: William Shatner (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Desilu Productions
- Norway Corporation (in association with)
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1967) (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Film Effects of Hollywood (photographic effects)
Other Companies
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
While investigating and scanning an uncharted planet, the Enterprise and its quadrant of space are subjected to a violent force that seems to cause a 'blinking out' of everything near them. When the scanners resume, where once there was no life on the planet, now there is one life sign. Kirk, Spock and a security force beam down to investigate and find a man named Lazarus who collapses and is brought aboard the Enterprise for treatment. To complicate things further, the initial phenomenon almost totally drained their dilithium crystals. Starfleet and Kirk suspect this phenomenon could be a prelude to invasion. While interrogating Lazarus he tells Kirk that he's locked in a struggle with another being who is 'anti life' and is behind the phenomenon. The disruptions continue to occur and the ship's situation grows worse. Written by tomtrekp |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is the first time that live two-way communication with Starfleet Command is depicted. In previous episodes, communication with Starfleet Command was through delayed radio messages. See more » |
| Goofs | At the very beginning when Spock is reporting the atmospheric composition of the planet he has scanned he says "Oxygen Hydrogen atmosphere". This would be a very explosive combination. He meant to say "Oxygen Nitrogen atmosphere" (similar to Earth) but just got his line wrong. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mr. Plinkett's Star Trek 2009 Review (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Theme From Star Trek See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The closing credits are set against a combination background of stills from that episode and previous episodes. See more » |
| Quotes |
Spock:
I fail to comprehend your indignation, sir. I have simply made the logical deduction that you are a liar. See more » |