Here’s a look at the movie “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home”, a science fiction film from 1986. This piece will discuss where the movie was filmed, the cast members, and interesting facts about the movie. You will find both basic information and behind-the-scenes trivia that might pique your interest.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for this movie took place at multiple exciting locations. Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on Cannery Row in Monterey, California, served as a backdrop. Scenes were also shot at the intersection of Columbus & Kearny in North Beach, San Francisco. The USS Ranger CV-61 and the Naval Air Station in Coronado, California, were used as well. A few scenes were filmed at Reynolds & Taylor Plastics in Santa Ana, California. The movie was filmed from Feb 24, 1986, until May 5, 1986.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| William Shatner | Kirk |
| Leonard Nimoy | Spock |
| DeForest Kelley | McCoy |
| James Doohan | Scotty |
| George Takei | Sulu |
| Walter Koenig | Chekov |
| Nichelle Nichols | Uhura |
| Jane Wyatt | Amanda |
| Catherine Hicks | Gillian |
| Mark Lenard | Sarek |
| Robin Curtis | Lt. Saavik |
| Robert Ellenstein | Federation Council President |
| John Schuck | Klingon Ambassador |
| Brock Peters | Admiral Cartwright |
| Michael Snyder | Starfleet Communications Officer |
| Michael Berryman | Starfleet Display Officer |
| Mike Brislane | Saratoga Science Officer |
| Grace Lee Whitney | Commander Rand |
| Jane Wiedlin | Alien Communications Officer |
| Vijay Amritraj | Starship Captain |
| Majel Barrett | Commander Chapel |
| Nick Ramus | Saratoga Helmsman |
| Thaddeus Golas | Controller #1 |
| Scott DeVenney | Bob Briggs |
| Phil Rubenstein | 1st Garbageman |
| John Miranda | 2nd Garbageman |
| Joe Knowland | Antique Store Owner |
| Bob Sarlatte | Waiter |
| Everett Lee | Cafe Owner |
| Richard Harder | Joe |
| Alex Henteloff | Nichols |
| Tony Edwards | Pilot |
| Eve Smith | Elderly Patient |
| Tom Mustin | Intern #1 |
| Greg Karas | Intern #2 |
| Raymond Singer | Young Doctor |
| David Ellenstein | Doctor #1 |
| Judy Levitt | Doctor #2 |
| James Menges | Jogger |
| Jeff Lester | FBI Agent |
| Joe Lando | San Francisco Police Officer |
| Newell Tarrant | CDO |
| Mike Timoney | Electronic Technician |
| Jeffrey Martin | Electronic Technician |
| Joe Adamson | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Gregory J. Barnett | Starfleet Technician (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Brian | Passerby on Street (uncredited) |
| Kirby Combs | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Jay Crimp | Vulcan Engineer (uncredited) |
| Monique DeSart | Madeleine (uncredited) |
| Michael DiMente | Deltan Ambassador (uncredited) |
| Eddie Hice | Mercy Hospital Patient (uncredited) |
| Joel Marston | Starfleet Commodore (uncredited) |
| Mary D. Mascari | Mercy Hospital Patient (uncredited) |
| Bennie Moore | Starfleet Technician (uncredited) |
| John C. Moran Sr. | USS Enterprise Crew member (uncredited) |
| Ralph Moratz | Man Standing by Hospital Elevator (uncredited) |
| Kimberly L. Ryusaki | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Layla Sarakalo | Passerby (uncredited) |
| Sharon Schaffer | Mercy Hospital Nurse (uncredited) |
| Louise Schulze | Cafe Employee (uncredited) |
| Melanie Shatner | Jogger (uncredited) |
| Madge Sinclair | Saratoga Captain (uncredited) |
| Sid Terror | Northbeach Street Punk (uncredited) |
| Philip Weyland | Tourist (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a part of the popular Star Trek franchise, directed by Leonard Nimoy, and released in 1986.
- The storyline centers around Admiral James T. Kirk and his crew who travel back in time to save the earth from an alien probe by retrieving humpback whales, the only beings that can communicate with the alien probe.
- Familiar faces from the Star Trek series like William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley starred in the film.
- The movie was well-received and even got nominated for 4 Oscars. It also won 4 awards and received 15 additional nominations.
- Other notable actors in the movie include James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Jane Wyatt, Catherine Hicks, Mark Lenard, and Robin Curtis.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Monterey Bay Aquarium – 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.6182017
- Longitude: -121.9019479
- Place ID: ChIJ4-RmgarmjYARY5silxlKqLU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Intersection of Columbus & Kearny, North Beach, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7969157
- Longitude: -122.405312
- Place ID: EjZLZWFybnkgU3QgJiBDb2x1bWJ1cyBBdmUsIFNhbiBGcmFuY2lzY28sIENBIDk0MTMzLCBVU0EiZiJkChQKEgnfnW7s9ICFgBHphU-US5UIohIUChIJ351u7PSAhYAR6YVPlEuVCKIaFAoSCU3x4fD0gIWAEbn2BdhuOQu8GhQKEgmlXEc28ICFgBH9ufYDVtkfyCIKDQVahxYVgG4Ktw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kearny St & Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.6997036
- Longitude: -117.1830481
- Place ID: ChIJnXSlwJus3oAR74FgHyRZaTQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, CA 92135, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Reynolds & Taylor Plastics, Santa Ana, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7454725
- Longitude: -117.867653
- Place ID: ChIJhTCCbJXb3IARvP0eHzqET8c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Ana, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
