'The Cult of Khan': One on One with Star Trek director Nicholas Meyer

Nicholas Meyer, writer and director of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," among other Trek films.

Nicholas Meyer, writer and director of "Star Trek II : The Wrath of Khan," among other Trek films.

"Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"

"Star Trek II : The Wrath of Khan"

The crew of the USS Enterprise from "Star Trek II." The new and improved red uniforms is one of the tweaks that Meyer brought to the series.

The crew of the USS Enterprise from "Star Trek II." The new and improved red uniforms is one of the tweaks that Meyer brought to the series.

Ricardo Montalban as the classic villain Khan Noonien Singh. And yes, that's Montalban's real chest. But what's with the glove?

Ricardo Montalban as the classic villain Khan Noonien Singh. And yes, that’s Montalban’s real chest. But what’s with the glove ?

Spock transfers his "katra" or soul to Dr. McCoy before sacrificing himself to save the Enterprise.

Spock transfers his "katra" or soul to Dr. McCoy before sacrificing himself to save the Enterprise.

Kirk is informed that there's no chance to save Spock - at least, not until the next movie.

Kirk is informed that there’s no chance to save Spock - at least, not until the next movie.

"Live long and prosper."

"Live long and prosper."

Kirk, Bones and the rest of the crew watch the birth of planet Genesis after Spock's funeral.

Kirk, Bones and the rest of the crew watch the birth of planet Genesis after Spock’s funeral.

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