Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock is a 1984 American science fiction film, written and produced by Harve Bennett, directed by Leonard Nimoy, and based on the television series Star Trek. It is the third film in the Star Trek franchise and is the second part of a three-film story arc that begins with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) and concludes with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986). After the death of Spock (Nimoy), the crew of the USS Enterprise return to Earth. When James T. Kirk learns that Spock's spirit, or katra, is held in the mind of Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy, Kirk and company steal the decommissioned USS Enterprise to return Spock's body to his homeworld. The crew must also contend with hostile Klingons, led by Kruge, who are bent on stealing the secrets of the powerful terraforming device, Genesis.
Visual supervisor Ken Ralston (far right) worked with Paramount early in production to develop plans for The Search for Spock's effects.
The Search for Spock continues The Wrath of Khan's exploration of Christian biblical themes of life, death, and rebirth.
Harve Bennett was an American television and film producer and screenwriter.
Bennett on February 14, 2009, at Farpoint Convention
