Star Trek (TV Series)
The Corbomite Maneuver (1966)
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- TV-PG
- 50min
- Action, Adventure
- 10 Nov 1966
- TV Episode
After the Enterprise is forced to destroy a dangerous marker buoy, a gigantic alien ship arrives to capture and condemn the crew as trespassers.
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| William Shatner | ... |
Captain James T. Kirk
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| Leonard Nimoy | ... |
Mr. Spock
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Anthony D. Call | ... |
Dave Bailey
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| Clint Howard | ... |
Balok
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| DeForest Kelley | ... |
Dr. McCoy
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| Grace Lee Whitney | ... |
Yeoman Rand
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| George Takei | ... |
Sulu
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| James Doohan | ... |
Scott
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| Nichelle Nichols | ... |
Uhura
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| Majel Barrett | ... |
Nurse Christine Chapel (uncredited) (voice)
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Bill Blackburn | ... |
Lieutenant Hadley (uncredited)
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| Ted Cassidy | ... |
Balok's Puppet (uncredited) (voice)
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Frank da Vinci | ... |
Crewman (uncredited)
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| Walker Edmiston | ... |
Balok (uncredited) (voice)
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Jeannie Malone | ... |
Yeoman (uncredited)
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Sean Morgan | ... |
Crewman (uncredited)
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| Eddie Paskey | ... |
Lieutenant Leslie (uncredited)
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Frieda Rentie | ... |
Enterprise Lieutenant (uncredited)
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| Eddie Smith | ... |
Crewman (uncredited)
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Ron Veto | ... |
Harrison (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Joseph Sargent | ||
Written by
| Jerry Sohl | ... | (written by) |
| Gene Roddenberry | ... | (created by) (creator) |
Produced by
| Desi Arnaz | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Lucille Ball | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| John D.F. Black | ... | associate producer |
| Robert H. Justman | ... | associate producer |
| Gene Roddenberry | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alexander Courage | ... | composer: Theme Music |
| Fred Steiner | ||
Cinematography by
| Gerald Perry Finnerman | ... | director of photography (as Jerry Finnerman) |
Editing by
| Robert L. Swanson | ||
Editorial Department
| Bill Heath | ... | post-production executive |
Casting By
| Joseph D'Agosta | ||
Art Direction by
| Rolland M. Brooks | ... | (as Roland M. Brooks) |
| Walter M. Jefferies | ||
Set Decoration by
| Carl Biddiscombe | ... | (as Carl F. Biddiscombe) |
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
| Gregg Peters | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Irving A. Feinberg | ... | property master |
| Hub Braden | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Wah Chang | ... | designer: Balok puppet (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jack F. Lilly | ... | sound mixer |
| Joseph G. Sorokin | ... | sound editor |
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 |
| Doug Drexler | ... | technical consultant |
| Eric Ehemann | ... | lead animator/CG lead |
| 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) |
| Wah Chang | ... | model builder: Balok's ship and cube (uncredited) |
| Garson Citron | ... | visual effects artist (uncredited) |
| Richard Datin | ... | model maker (uncredited) |
| Roger Dorney | ... | titles & opticals: Van der Veer Photo Effects (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 | ... | composer: theme music |
| Julian Davidson | ... | music coordinator |
| Wilbur Hatch | ... | music consultant |
| Robert H. Raff | ... | music editor |
| Fred Steiner | ... | conductor |
| Gus Levene | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| George Rutter | ... | script supervisor (as George A. Rutter) |
Additional Crew
| Edward K. Milkis | ... | assistant: producer |
| Bill Blackburn | ... | stand-in: DeForest Kelley (uncredited) |
| Frank da Vinci | ... | stand-in: Leonard Nimoy (uncredited) |
| John Fifer | ... | puppeteer: Balok (uncredited) |
| Jeannie Malone | ... | stand-in: Grace Lee Whitney (uncredited) |
| Eddie Paskey | ... | stand-in: William Shatner (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Desilu Productions
- Norway Corporation (in association with)
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1966) (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Paramount Pictures (1966) (World-wide) (as Paramount A Viacom Company)
- Video Distribution Company (1989) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (photographic effects)
Other Companies
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (sound)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In a section of unexplored space, the Enterprise comes across a marker of sorts that will not let it pass. They destroy the marker and move on but soon find themselves in conflict with an unknown alien who accuses them of trespassing and tells them they have only 10 minutes to live. Kirk decides it's time to play a little poker and literally bluff his way out of the situation by telling the alien that the Enterprise has a device on board that will destroy the alien as well as the Enterprise. The bluff works but the alien turns out to be something quite unexpected. Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Although the script instructed Leonard Nimoy to emote a fearful reaction upon his first sight of Big Balok, director Joseph Sargent suggested to Nimoy that he ignore what the script called for and instead simply react with the single word "Fascinating." The suggestion of this response helped refine the Spock character and provide him with a now-legendary catchphrase. See more » |
| Goofs | When Balok begins his 10-minute countdown of the Enterprise's destruction, McCoy enters the bridge wearing a standard long-sleeve uniform shirt. Shortly after this, camera cuts around the bridge include one focused on Spock and McCoy standing by the science station, with McCoy wearing his short-sleeve medical tunic. Then, when Lt. Bailey has his frantic outburst, McCoy goes to him to calm him, wearing the long-sleeve shirt again. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Star Trek Saga: From One Generation to the Next (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Theme From Star Trek See more » |
| Quotes |
Bones:
[to himself]
If I jumped every time a light came on around here, I'd end up talking to myself. See more » |