Star Trek: First Contact Filming Locations
Where was Star Trek: First Contact filmed? Star Trek: First Contact was filmed in 11 locations across United States in the following places:
Star Trek: First Contact Filming Locations
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Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
The Borg travel back in time intent on preventing Earth's first contact with an alien species. Captain Picard and his crew pursue them to ensure that Zefram Cochrane makes his maiden flight reaching warp speed.