The Captains
“The final frontier is only the beginning”
Synopsis
The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.
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Promo for "The Captains" on Epix
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Shatner
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shatner
- Original Score
- Andy Milne
- Original Title
- The Captains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Le Big Boss Productions, Ballinran Productions, 455 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Shatner
William Shatner
Andy Milne
Decebal Dascau
Decebal Dascau
Kevin Layne, William Shatner, J. Craig Thompson, David Zappone
Department Leadership Roster
William Shatner
Director
William Shatner
Writer
J. Craig Thompson
Producer
Andy Milne
Original Music Composer
Decebal Dascau
Director of Photography
Decebal Dascau
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captains
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What is The Captains about?
The Captains is a feature-length documentary film written and directed by William Shatner. The film follows Shatner as he interviews the other actors who have portrayed starship captains in the Star Trek franchise.
Who directed The Captains?
The Captains was directed by William Shatner.
Who stars in The Captains?
The principal cast of The Captains includes William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula.
When was The Captains released and how long is it?
The Captains was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Captains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Captains was composed by Andy Milne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Captains?
The Captains holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).