Star Trek 2 The Wrath Of Khan Movie (1982)

Star Trek 2 The Wrath Of Khan Movie (1982) Trailer - Directed by Nicholas Meyer, the 1982 cinematic landmark Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan revitalized the franchise by blending high-stakes action with deeply personal drama. Released on June 4, 1982, this sci-fi adventure reunites the iconic bridge crew—including William Shatner as Admiral Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Spock, and DeForest Kelley as McCoy—alongside a powerhouse ensemble featuring Bibi Besch, Merritt Butrick, and Paul Winfield. The film’s script, a collaborative effort by Gene Roddenberry, Jack B. Sowards, Harve Bennett, Nicholas Meyer, and Samuel A. Peeples, successfully pivoted the series toward a grit-infused maritime aesthetic that defined the "Star Trek" look for generations.

The plot centers on the return of a terrifying ghost from Kirk’s past: the genetically engineered tyrant Khan Noonien Singh. Seeking bloody restitution for past grievances, Khan hijacks a Federation starship and targets the Genesis Device, a revolutionary terraforming technology capable of creating life—or serving as the ultimate weapon of mass destruction. As the Enterprise is drawn into a lethal game of tactical cat-and-mouse, Kirk must rely on his crew’s ingenuity and his own aging wisdom to thwart his old nemesis, leading to a climax that explores the profound themes of sacrifice and the "no-win scenario."


Movie title: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Directed by: Nicholas Meyer
Written by: Gene Roddenberry, Jack B. Sowards, Harve Bennett, Nicholas Meyer, Samuel A. Peeples
Genre : action adventure sci-fi
Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Bibi Besch, Merritt Butrick, Paul Winfield
Release date: June 04, 1982