Star Trek: 101: The Cage (1966) — Screenplay
A starship captain is captured by telepathic aliens who use vivid illusions to test his endurance and break his spirit.
- Written by
- Gene Roddenberry
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Studio
- CBS, Paramount Pictures
- Length
- 85 pages
This series premiere is a masterclass in economical world-building and psychological tension. Study how Roddenberry's taut dialogue and the confined setting create a claustrophobic atmosphere, while the protagonist's internal conflict drives the narrative more than the external action. A strong example of character-driven sci-fi.
Read the full Star Trek: 101: The Cage (1966) screenplay in PDF, page by page, right here on Laper — or download the original script to study Gene Roddenberry’s scene work, dialogue and structure at your own pace. A free resource for screenwriters and film students learning Hollywood script format.