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A Taste of Armageddon

  • Episode aired Feb 23, 1967
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
3.5K
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Star Trek (1966)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Kirk and Spock must save their ship's crew when they are declared all killed in action in a bizarre computer simulated war where the actual deaths must occur to continue.Kirk and Spock must save their ship's crew when they are declared all killed in action in a bizarre computer simulated war where the actual deaths must occur to continue.Kirk and Spock must save their ship's crew when they are declared all killed in action in a bizarre computer simulated war where the actual deaths must occur to continue.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
3.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Robert Hamner(teleplay by)
    • Gene L. Coon(teleplay by)
    • Gene Roddenberry
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • David Opatoshu
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joseph Pevney
  • Writers
    • Robert Hamner(teleplay by)
    • Gene L. Coon(teleplay by)
    • Gene Roddenberry
  • Stars
    • William Shatner
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • David Opatoshu
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    • 30User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    William Shatner and Barbara Babcock in Star Trek (1966)
    Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy and Gene Lyons in Star Trek (1966)
    William Shatner and David Opatoshu in Star Trek (1966)
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    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Gene Lyons, and Miko Mayama in Star Trek (1966)
    Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, and Barbara Babcock in Star Trek (1966)
    Barbara Babcock in Star Trek (1966)
    Miko Mayama in Star Trek (1966)
    Dick Cherney, Monty O'Grady, David Opatoshu, and Al Roberts in Star Trek (1966)
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    James Doohan and Nichelle Nichols in Star Trek (1966)

    Top cast

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    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Capt. Kirkas Capt. Kirk
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Mr. Spockas Mr. Spock
    David Opatoshu
    David Opatoshu
    • Anan 7as Anan 7
    Gene Lyons
    Gene Lyons
    • Ambassador Foxas Ambassador Fox
    DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley
    • Dr. McCoyas Dr. McCoy
    James Doohan
    James Doohan
    • Scottas Scott
    Barbara Babcock
    Barbara Babcock
    • Mea 3as Mea 3
    Miko Mayama
    Miko Mayama
    • Tamulaas Tamula
    David L. Ross
    David L. Ross
    • Gallowayas Galloway
    Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols
    • Uhuraas Uhura
    Sean Kenney
    Sean Kenney
    • DePaulas DePaul
    Robert Sampson
    Robert Sampson
    • Sar 6as Sar 6
    David Armstrong
    • Eminiar Guardas Eminiar Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Buzz Barbee
    • Ambassador Fox's Aideas Ambassador Fox's Aide
    • (uncredited)
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Enterprise Computeras Enterprise Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Blackburn
    • Lt. Hadleyas Lt. Hadley
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    John Blower
    • Eminian Secretaryas Eminian Secretary
    • (uncredited)
    John Burnside
    • Eminiar Guardas Eminiar Guard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph Pevney
    • Writers
      • Robert Hamner(teleplay by) (story by)
      • Gene L. Coon(teleplay by)
      • Gene Roddenberry
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to David Gerrold, the computer tallies of war dead in this episode was a statement about Vietnam War deaths that began to be registered on nightly newscasts in 1967.
    • Goofs
      The Eminians attack the Enterprise with a sonic weapon. However, sonics would not be effective against an orbiting starship, as the vacuum of space (or even a planet's upper atmosphere) would not conduct sonic energy.
    • Quotes

      Spock: Sir, there is a multi-legged creature crawling on your shoulder.

    • Alternate versions
      Special Enhanced version Digitally Remastered with new exterior shots and remade opening theme song
    • Connections
      Featured in Star Trek Logs: An MTV Big Picture Special Edition (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Star Trek
      Written by and credited to Alexander Courage

    User reviews30

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    Top review
    9/10
    My Motives for Liking This Episode Aren't Very Honorable
    This has always been a favorite of mine. I think its because the arrogant get their comeuppance. It involves a diplomatic mission to quite an advanced planet, Eminiar, rich in technology. The Enterprise has been warned away, but Kirk feels he needs to check things out. What he finds is civilization that has been at war with another planet for centuries. However, they fight their war with computers. Buildings and material objects are spared, but the people voluntarily allow themselves to be disintegrated in death chambers. Enter Fox, an insufferable negotiator who thinks that he can talk his way through the barriers put up by Anan 7, the leader of the planet. Because Kirk and Spock are stuck on the planet, Scotty takes the helm. The problem is that the computer has informed Anan 7 that the entire crew of the Enterprise has been designated as war casualties, and he has told Kirk to get his crew to the surface and have them report to the death chambers. Despite the Prime Directive, Kirk isn't going to have any of this. He finds Anan 7's reasoning disgusting. War is supposed to be a dirty thing, meant to be avoided, not some sterile thing. Of course, Kirk also hooks up with Anan's daughter who is beautiful and also listed as a casualty. The sparks fly for a while and I find the conclusion really quite satisfying.
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    • Apr 28, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 23, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Desilu Productions
      • Norway Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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