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Saavik
Saavik is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' universe. She first appeared in the film '' Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'' (1982) played by Kirstie Alley. Robin Curtis took over the role for '' Star Trek III: The Search for Spock'' (1984) and '' Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'' (1986). Fictional biography Saavik's background was never explored on screen. It has, however, been fleshed out in novels and comic books, though none of these sources are considered canon. According to the novels and comics, Saavik was born on Hellguard, an abandoned Romulan colony, and is half Vulcan and half Romulan. McIntyre, Vonda N. (1982). ''Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'', Pocket Books. A line of dialogue that would have revealed this in ''The Wrath of Khan'' was edited out prior to the film's release and never restored; as a result, the canonicity of this piece of information has been debated for more than two decades. Saavik's mixed parentage is referenced often in her appearanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Curtis
Robin Curtis (born ) is an American actress. She is best known for replacing Kirstie Alley in the role of Vulcan Lieutenant Saavik in the film '' Star Trek III: The Search for Spock''. Early years Curtis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis; her hometown is New York Mills, New York. She has two brothers. In 1974 she graduated from New York Mills Union Free School, where she acted in plays. She graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego in 1978, majoring in theater and communications. Career Film Curtis' first film was ''Ghost Story'' (1981). Next she starred as Vulcan Lieutenant Saavik in '' Star Trek III: The Search for Spock'' (1984). Her performance in the film drew a mixed reception from Trek fans. For ''The Search for Spock'', Curtis was paid $30,000. She reprised the role of Saavik for a brief appearance in '' Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'' (1986). In the 1990s, Curtis was in '' Hexed'', '' The Unborn 2'', ''Babyfever'', '' Bloodfist VI: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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: The Original 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 (NCC-1701), USS ''Enterprise'' return to Earth. When James T. Kirk (William Shatner) learns that Spock's spirit, or Vulcan (Star Trek)#Katra, katra, is held in the mind of Dr. Leonard McCoy, Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley), 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 (Christopher Lloyd), who are bent on stealing the secrets of the powerful terraf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |