Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Comparison: Theatrical Version

Share:February 13, 2010- Author:Sr. Koemlich- A translator:applaud- External link:IMDB

Comparison between the theatrical version broadcast on Kabel 1 and the Director's Cut of the German DVD.

After more than 20 years, director Robert Wise has been offered to work again on the first part of the Star Trek franchise. Some new scenes have been added, some scenes from the theatrical cut have been removed and some scenes have been digitally remastered.
Length of the theatrical version:1:59:50 min. no credits
Director's Cut Length:2:07:05 min. no credits

0:00 minutes
The Director's Cut starts with an opening to get us in the right mood. We only see almost empty space and only a few passing stars. After that, the Paramount logo will appear.
190 Sek.

theatrical version
04:03 min.
We see the outpost of Epsilon IX. A crew member in a space suit can be seen in the foreground. The sequence is different in the theatrical version. Here we see one crew member approaching us and in the next scene we see another rising from beyond and moving away from us.
28 Sek.

Director's Cut
07:07 min.
Here it is the other way around. First the crew member swims. Then he moves away from us and approaches us in the next shot. While the theatrical version shows us two people in an open space, DC makes it clear that they are the same person.
28 Sek.

theatrical version
04:36 min.
This photo is missing in DC. 2 crew members observe the Klingon radio transmission with the cloud.
14 Sek.

theatrical version
04:57 Min.
In the theatrical version you see these two with their superior. They tell him about the cloud and the Klingons.
0 Sek.

Director's Cut
07:07 min.
DC contains the same dialogue but shows more shots of the Klingons and the cloud.
0 Sek.

theatrical version
6:37 Min.
Vulcan still looks like this in the theatrical version.
5 Sek.

Director's Cut
9:25 Min.
The camera falls down. We see the planet Vulcan.
5 Sek.

theatrical version
6:57 Min.
In the theatrical version, the altar that Leonard Nimoy (as Spock) is approaching looks like this.
13 Sek.

Director's Cut
9:46 min.
Things are a lot better in DC.
16 Sek.

theatrical version
9:22 Min.
We're on Earth, near Navy Space Command near San Francisco. The ferry flight across the Golden Gate Bridge is noticeably shorter. Here we see a closeup of the United Federation of Planets logo.
6 Sek.

Director's Cut
12:15 min.
Here the surroundings of San Francisco appear more futuristic. This is also used for a longer space shuttle flight sequence.
16 Sek.

theatrical version
9:40 min.
Here you can see the former space shuttle base.
0 Sek.

Director's Cut
12:40 min.
The base of the shuttle was revised for the DC. More airfields can be seen to the right and the entire base location appears to have been relocated as the background shows more of the coast and bridge.
0 Sek.

22h42min.
Admiral Kirk just left the bridge. George Takei (as Hikaru Sulu) says that he (Kirk) wanted her back and got her.
A crew member expresses concern and asks for Captain Decker. He says he's been there since they got the new equipment.
Nichols (as Nyota Penda Uhura) replies that the chances of returning safely from this mission have doubled.
13 Sek.

theatrical version
23:04 min.
Shortly after the transport crash, the line from William Shatner (as Admiral Kirk) is missing in the DC:"Oh Gott"
4 Sek.

theatrical version
25:24 min.
Now DC is missing Admiral Kirk's comment as he says they assume there's a strange plane under the clouds.
4 Sek.

theatrical version
25:39 Min.
And once again DC is missing something. Admiral Kirk says they can only hope there are creatures on board whose judgment is equal to ours.
9 Sek.

theatrical version
25:39 Min.
Admiral Kirk gives the order to turn off the monitor twice. And the shocked Uhura only reacts after the second time. However, this only happens on shutdown, we only see the frozen crew.
3 Sek.

theatrical version
26:06 min.
Now DC is missing a short shot of the bridge. Over the panel speakers we hear Scotty's voice saying that preparations for absorbing the torpedo are underway.
4 Sek.

Director's Cut
32:18 Min.
Admiral Kirk enters the transporter room. He asks Ellen how the delay happened. She says someone down there was afraid of the rafters and the others should go first. Admiral Kirk seems aware of this behavior and already has a smile on his face as to who it might be. Now give the order to carry the last passenger.
22 Sek.

theatrical version
33:58 min.
In the theatrical version you can see this radar screen.
4 Sek.

Director's Cut
37:22 Min.
Persis Khambatta (as Lieutenant Ilia) belittles Stephen Collins (as Captain/Commander Willard Decker).
4 Sek.

theatrical version
34:39 Min.
Ilia confirms Decker's calculation. Now we see the images that DC showed at 37:22 min.
8 Sek.

theatrical version
38:51 Min.
Here is a close-up of the exploding asteroid, cut to the bridge crew, cut to Ilia swaying a little foolishly under the influence of the wormhole. Shot from behind, but we can hardly see anything on the screen.
9 Sek.

Director's Cut
49:09 Min.
Here the Enterprise is seen up close during the explosion. The explosion also looks much more spectacular. And here's the rear view again, showing the rest of what's happening on screen.
4 Sek.

Director's Cut
43:35 Min.
Ilia watches Decker leave.
1 Second.

theatrical version
48:10 Min.
Kirk and DeForest Kelley (as Dr. Leonard McCoy) for Spock. Here we see nothing in the window.
0 Sek.

Director's Cut
51:29 Min.
Added correct warp pod for DC.
0 Sek.

Director's Cut
53:57 Min.
Kirk and McCoy talk about Spock. McCoy asks if you can be sure of that with someone. Before Kirk can answer, he is called over the bridge loudspeakers and replies that he is on his way.
12 Sek.

theatrical version
54:23 Min.
Walter Koenig (as Pavel Chekov) was injured in the arm. Kirk calls the paramedics.
2 seconds.

Director's Cut
57:01 Min.
In DC, Ilia immediately leaves her post, Kirk can be heard calling for paramedics early on.
8 Sek.

theatrical version
54:37 Min.
Without turning around, Sulu tells Kirk that the new screens have held up.
2 seconds.

58:13 Min.
Majel Barrett (as Dr. Christine Chapel) arrives at the bridge with an attendant. Uhura sends her to the injured Chekov. He meets Ilia and wants to start treatment. Ilia says she can take the pain. Doctor Chapel is a little taken aback, but lets Ilia continue. Now Ilia closes her eyes, puts her hands on Chekov's shoulders and concentrates. A few seconds later he no longer feels pain and thanks Ilia. now dr. Chapel begins treating her. Ilia slowly withdraws her hands.
42 Sek.

59:04 Min.
Spock plays the message received from the cloud to the general. He informs her of the facts that the message only lasted a millisecond.
10 seconds.

theatrical version
55:25 Min.
The admiral asked for a situation report from the engine room over the intercom.
1 Second.

Director's Cut
59:40 Min.
Here the same scene with a completely different shot.
1 Second.

theatrical version
55:32 Min.
Decker looks at Spock with concern.
1 Second.

Director's Cut
59:48 Min.
Admiral Kirk returns to the main screen.
1 Second.

theatrical version
55:48 Min.
We see on the main screen how the energy ball dissolves into nothing.
4 Sek.

Director's Cut
1:00:03 Min.
First we see the energy ball on the main screen and right after that outside.
6 Sek.

theatrical version
56:06 Min.
Kirk orders Sulu to hold the current position. Sulu repeats the command for confirmation.
0 Sek.

Director's Cut
1:00:24 Min.
Ilia reports the current distance to the cloud.
0 Sek.

1:00:36 min.
Spock shares his cloud theory with Kirk. Decker also shares his thoughts.
40 Sek.

theatrical version
56:21 Min.
Kirk demands to see the tactical position on the screen.
0 Sek.

Director's Cut
1:01:18 Min.
Same here, except Kirk shot us in the shoulder.
0 Sek.

1:05:47min.
To get to his position, Chekov walks around behind McCoy.
3 Sek.

1:05:58 Min.
A crew member makes way for Chekov.
2 seconds.

1:27:52 Min.
The doctor. Chapel gives the "Probe" Ilia a headdress. Decker and McCoy watch them.
40 Sek.

theatrical version
1:26:06 Min.
Spock listens to the computer's instructions on how his rocket suit works.
20 Sek.

theatrical version
1:32:46 Min.
McCoy interrupts Kirk while he continues to pester the weakened Spock with his questions.
4 Sek.

theatrical version
1:34:23 Min.
Kirk expresses his thoughts on Viger's mission. McCoy can't understand it either. Now Kirk is questioning Chekov about Decker's position.
12 Sek.

theatrical version
1:34:45 Min.
Viger flies towards the earth.
0 Sek.

Director's Cut
1:38:01 Min.
Here in the profile picture and much better.
0 Sek.

1:40:45 Min.
Kirk tries to figure out why Viger and the Ilia probe want to erase all (human) carbon units on Earth. McCoy comes up with the idea that Viger assumes the Creator is a machine.
30 seconds.

1:46:15 Min.
Kirk is crossing the bridge, probably thinking. Decker watches him. He then calls Scotty and orders him to act in the Star Marines' "2005" order. McCoy overhears this and is shocked. Scotty takes the order. Afterwards, a female crew member approaches Scotty and asks why the admiral gave the self-destruct order. He tells her what he thinks. Exterior photo, Enterprise heading to downtown Viger. Back on the bridge, Chekov just finished another report. uhura too
McCoy is also very tense. Kirk turns to Spock and wants to ask him something, but he doesn't react at first. Kirk gets up and goes to Spock's seat, he turns around and suddenly Kirk sees tears in Vulcan's eyes. Kirk wryly asks if he's crying because of the crew. Spock replies that he cries for Viger like a brother, and at various points he explains Viger's mission by comparing Viger's story to his own.
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