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Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a 1979 American science fiction film directed by Robert Wise. The Motion Picture is based on and stars the cast of the 1966–1969 television series Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry, who serves as producer.
In the 1970s, Wise directed such films as The Andromeda Strain (1971), The Hindenburg (1975), the horror film Audrey Rose (1977) and Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), the first Star Trek feature film.
Sep 7, 2022 · In 1978, four-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Robert Wise was tasked with adapting Star Trek for the big screen, a departure from films like 1961's West Side Story and 1965's The Sound of Music that made him famous.
Aug 17, 2024 · This list rounds up the best movies directed by Robert Wise, showcasing his exceptional range and profound impact on cinema. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to his work, these films are essential viewing for anyone who appreciates thoughtful, well-crafted movies.
Robert Wise. Director: West Side Story. Robert Earl Wise was born on September 10, 1914 in Winchester, Indiana, the youngest of three sons of Olive R. (Longenecker) and Earl Waldo Wise, a meat packer. His parents were both of Pennsylvania Dutch (German) descent.
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Robert Wise (10 September 1914 – 14 September 2005; age 91) was the director and acting executive producer of the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. He received his sole Saturn Award nomination as Best Director for this film.
Dec 6, 2019 · Robert Wise’s Star Trek: The Motion Picture was released forty years ago today, on December 7th, 1979. And it essentially began the Star Trek franchise as we know it. “But wait!” – you...
