February 6, 2011
Star Trek: "Court Martial"
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Title: Star Trek: “Court Martial”
Year: 1967
Network: NBC
Episode: the twentieth (of twenty-nine) from season one; 50 minutes
Creator: Gene Roddenberry
Director: Marc Daniels
Writers: Don Mankiewicz & Steven W. Carabatsos, story by Mankiewicz
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Percy Rodrigues, Elisha Cook Jr., Joan Marshall
Music: Alexander Courage
I saw it: on video and TV several times, most recently a couple days ago (have on DVD)
Synopsis: Kirk is put on trial for the death of one of his crew
My reaction
Concept:
Story: Solidly written legal drama, with all the requisite suspense and plot-twisting.
Characters: They're fine, but it's decidedly plot-focussed.
Dialog:
Pacing: I could have done without the love interest.
Cinematography:
Special effects/design:
Acting: Very good.
Music:
Subjective Rating: 9/10 (One of my favorites, ). Just an all around well done episode.
Objective Rating (Average):
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