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Apocalypse Now

A US Army officer is sent to neutralize a rogue Special Forces Colonel who has become self-proclaimed deity during the Vietnam War.

The height of the Vietnam War sees US Army Captain Willard embark on a secret mission to eliminate a rogue Green Beret Colonel, Walter Kurtz, whose army is conducting guerrilla warfare against the Viet Cong and NVA in Cambodia.

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Main Cast

Martin SheenMartin SheenCaptain Benjamin Willard
Marlon BrandoMarlon BrandoColonel Walter Kurtz
Frederic ForrestFrederic ForrestJay 'Chef' Hicks
Albert HallAlbert HallChief Phillips
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneTyrone 'Clean' Miller
Sam BottomsSam BottomsLance B. Johnson
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallLieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
G. D. SpradlinG. D. SpradlinGeneral Corman
Harrison FordHarrison FordColonel Lucas
Jerry ZiesmerJerry ZiesmerJerry, Civilian
Scott GlennScott GlennLieutenant Richard M. Colby
Kerry RossallKerry RossallMike from San Diego
James KeaneJames KeaneKilgore's Gunner
Tom MasonTom MasonSupply Sergeant
Cynthia WoodCynthia WoodPlaymate of the Year
Dennis HopperDennis HopperPhotojournalist
Colleen CampColleen CampMiss May
Aurore ClémentAurore ClémentRoxanne Sarrault
Jack ThibeauJack ThibeauSoldier in Trench
Glenn WalkenGlenn WalkenLieutenant Carlsen
Damien LeakeDamien LeakeMachine Gunner
Marc CoppolaMarc CoppolaAFRS Announcer
Bill GrahamBill GrahamAgent
Charles RobinsonCharles RobinsonSoldier with Colby (uncredited)
Nick NicholsonNick NicholsonSoldier (uncredited)
Don Gordon BellDon Gordon BellSoldier (uncredited)
R. Lee ErmeyR. Lee ErmeyEagle Thrust Seven Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
Jim GainesJim GainesExtra (uncredited)
Vittorio StoraroVittorio StoraroTV Photographer (uncredited)
Evan A. LottmanEvan A. LottmanSoldier (uncredited)
Francis Ford CoppolaFrancis Ford CoppolaDirector of TV Crew (uncredited)
Henry StrzalkowskiHenry StrzalkowskiBit Part (uncredited)
Joe EstevezJoe EstevezCaptain Benjamin L. Willard (voice) (uncredited)
Frank VillardFrank VillardGaston de Marais (Long Version)
Christian MarquandChristian MarquandHubert de Marais
Michel PittonMichel PittonPhillippe de Marais
Roman CoppolaRoman CoppolaFrancis de Marais

Creators

Francis Ford CoppolaFrancis Ford CoppolaDirector, Writer
John MiliusJohn MiliusWriter
Michael HerrMichael HerrWriter

Apocalypse Now Videos

Walter Murch on Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut | BFI Q&A

Walter Murch on Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut | BFI Q&A

In conversation with Toby Jones - Apocalypse Now Redux:

In conversation with Toby Jones - Apocalypse Now Redux: "I'm obsessed with its legend" | BFI

"Apocalypse Now" Wins Best Sound: 1980 Oscars

Vittorio Storaro winning the Oscar® for Cinematography for

Vittorio Storaro winning the Oscar® for Cinematography for "Apocalypse Now"

Info about Apocalypse Now

Studio(s): United Artists, American Zoetrope

Originally Released: United States, May 19, 1979

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $150,000,000.00

Budget: $31,500,000.00

Genres:Drama, War, Mystery

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