EPISODEDODagger of the Mind1966

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Dagger of the Mind

Name: Dagger of the Mind
Genre: SF, fantasy, cult classic
Released: 1966-11-03
Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Susanne Wasson, DeForest Kelley, James Gregory

From Star Trek

19661hSF • fantasy • cult classic

A 60-minute sf episode from Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 9.

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While on a routine stop at Tantalus, a rehabilitation facility -- the twenty-third century equivalent of a hospital for the criminally insane -- the starship Enterprise is involved in an unsuccessful escape attempt. Captain Kirk (William Shatner) knows of the sterling reputation of Tantalus under its enlightened director, Dr. Tristan Adams (James Gregory), but he is compelled to investigate, due in part to the concerns of chief medical officer McCoy (DeForest Kelley) over the fragile mental condition of the would-be escapee, Simon Van Gelder (Morgan Woodward) -- and to the fact that Van Gelder is not an inmate at Tantalus, but was assigned there as Adams' assistant. While McCoy tries to help Van Gelder, with some assistance from Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and his Vulcan mind-meld (the first time this is seen in the series), Kirk and a psychiatric expert, Dr. Noelle (Marianna Hill), beam down to the colony. They discover that Adams has been experimenting with a very powerful and dangerous device, the neural neutralizer, using it on staff members as well as inmates to control their thoughts and psyches -- and won't tolerate any interference or inquiries from Kirk or anyone else.

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Runtime1h

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break1h 12m

Movie Facts

Release DateNovember 3, 1966

Runtime1h

LanguageEnglish

GenresSF, fantasy, cult classic

DirectorVincent McEveety, Gene Roddenberry

ProducerGene Roddenberry

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Seasons3

Episodes621

Avg Episode8m

You Are OnEpisode 254 of 621

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How long is Dagger of the Mind?

Dagger of the Mind runs for 1h for this episode.

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The primary language listed for this title is English.

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It is tagged under SF, fantasy, cult classic.

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This series currently shows 621 episodes across 3 seasons.

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