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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint (1987): Cast

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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint is a 1987 sci-fi film directed by Corey Allen, starring Patrick Stewart as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard, Colm Meaney and LeVar Burton. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Corey Allen
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint About?

The premise of Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint without spoilers.

During the Enterprise‑D’s inaugural voyage, the crew is confronted by the enigmatic, omnipotent being Q, who puts humanity on trial. He forces them to unravel the mystery of Farpoint Station, a seemingly advanced and peaceful outpost, challenging the crew to prove the worth and progress of a civilized species.

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint Themes & Keywords

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  • maiden voyage
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Cast & crew

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint Cast & Characters

Patrick Stewart leads the cast as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard, with Colm Meaney as Battle Bridge Conn and LeVar Burton as Lt. Geordi La Forge. Directed by Corey Allen; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Corey Allen

More films directed by Corey Allen: Moment of Truth: Stalking Back, The Ann Jillian Story, The Last Fling and I-Man.

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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint?

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint released?

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint was released on September 26, 1987.

Who directed Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint?

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint was directed by Corey Allen.

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Who is in the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint?

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint stars Patrick Stewart as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard, Colm Meaney as Battle Bridge Conn and LeVar Burton as Lt. Geordi La Forge, among 13 credited actors.

Does Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint have a post-credit scene?

No. Star Trek: The Next Generation - Encounter at Farpoint has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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