Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier

Feb 19, 2007

1h 30m

★ 5.4

Overview

This History Channel special examines Christie's 40th Anniversary auction of the franchise's most recognizable film and television memorabilia, and features interviews with cast, crew and fans.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

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Leonard Nimoy

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Patrick Stewart

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Kate Mulgrew

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George Takei

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Nichelle Nichols

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Robert H. Justman

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Rick Berman

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Jonathan Frakes

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Marina Sirtis

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Avery Brooks

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Garrett Wang

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Armin Shimerman

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