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Star Trek: The Next Generation
S3.E12
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The High Ground

  • Episode aired Jan 27, 1990
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, and Anthony Cecere in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
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While visiting a planet under civil war, Dr. Crusher is taken hostage by an opposing faction of the planet's ruling government.While visiting a planet under civil war, Dr. Crusher is taken hostage by an opposing faction of the planet's ruling government.While visiting a planet under civil war, Dr. Crusher is taken hostage by an opposing faction of the planet's ruling government.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3K
YOUR RATING
    • Gabrielle Beaumont
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Melinda M. Snodgrass
    • Richard Danus(executive story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
    • Gabrielle Beaumont
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Melinda M. Snodgrass
    • Richard Danus(executive story editor)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Jonathan Frakes
    • LeVar Burton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Gates McFadden and Richard Cox in The High Ground (1990)
    Christopher Pettiet in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Marc Buckland in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Gates McFadden and Christopher Pettiet in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Kerrie Keane in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, and Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Brent Spiner in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Richard Cox in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
    Jonathan Frakes, Wil Wheaton, and Kerrie Keane in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

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    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Captain Jean-Luc Picard
    Jonathan Frakes
    Jonathan Frakes
    • Commander William Thomas 'Will' Riker
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lieutenant Worf
    Gates McFadden
    Gates McFadden
    • Doctor Beverly Crusher
    Marina Sirtis
    Marina Sirtis
    • Counselor Deanna Troi
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Lieutenant Commander Data
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Wesley Crusher
    Kerrie Keane
    Kerrie Keane
    • Alexana Devos
    Richard Cox
    Richard Cox
    • Kyril Finn
    Marc Buckland
    Marc Buckland
    • Waiter
    Fred G. Smith
    • Policeman
    Christopher Pettiet
    Christopher Pettiet
    • Boy
    Rachen Assapiomonwait
    • Crewman Nelson
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Cecere
    Anthony Cecere
    • Wounded Rutian
    • (uncredited)
    BJ Davis
    BJ Davis
    • Rutian Police Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Christopher Doyle
    Christopher Doyle
    • Command Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Jeremy Doyle
    • Enterprise-D Ensign
    • (uncredited)
      • Gabrielle Beaumont
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Melinda M. Snodgrass
      • Richard Danus(executive story editor)
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    • Trivia
      Due to a line from Data in reference to the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) and the Reunification of Ireland in 2024, the episode was originally banned in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, not airing in the usual running order on the BBC. In 2006, it was shown on Sky One (which had assumed the broadcast rights) with the relevant line edited out. It was eventually shown unedited on BBC2 on September 29, 2007 in the after-midnight repeat slot. It has never been shown on RTÉ.
    • Goofs
      When the Away team beams into the underground lair of the terrorists, Commander Riker wears his Red Command/Operations uniform as normal. Shortly after the generator is taken offline, he seems to wear a Yellow uniform, but that is just a play of shadows caused with poor light conditions.
    • Quotes

      Captain Jean-Luc Picard: History has shown us that strength may be useless when faced with terrorism.

    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
      Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

    User reviews17

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    4/10
    This has no basis relating to Star Trek nor Federation Space
    This is another annoying, non-sequiteur episode that has nothing to do with the wider conflict within the Federation. The ridiculous capturing of Dr. Crusher was just annoying beyond belief.

    I couldn't watch this episode because of the heavy-handed way of preaching and trying to make me swayed to a particular view-point.
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    • Jul 20, 2022

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 1990 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official site
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 9, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • 45 minutes
      • Color
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital

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