Apocalypse Now(1979)
“This is the end...”
Overview
At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Studio
American Zoetrope
Budget
$32M
Revenue
$150M
Cast
Martin Sheen
as Captain Benjamin Willard
Marlon Brando
as Colonel Walter Kurtz
Frederic Forrest
as Jay 'Chef' Hicks
Albert Hall
as Chief Phillips
Laurence Fishburne
as Tyrone 'Clean' Miller
Sam Bottoms
as Lance B. Johnson
Robert Duvall
as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
G.D. Spradlin
as General Corman
Harrison Ford
as Colonel
Jerry Ziesmer
as Jerry, Civilian
Scott Glenn
as Lieutenant Richard M. Colby
Kerry Rossall
as Mike from San Diego
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
2h 27m
Language
Khmer
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$32M
Box Office
$150M
Production Companies
American Zoetrope
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Apocalypse Now?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Apocalypse Now (1979).
What is Apocalypse Now about?▼
At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.
Who directed Apocalypse Now?▼
Apocalypse Now was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1979. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Apocalypse Now?▼
Apocalypse Now has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
Who stars in Apocalypse Now?▼
The cast of Apocalypse Now includes Martin Sheen as Captain Benjamin Willard, Marlon Brando as Colonel Walter Kurtz, Frederic Forrest as Jay 'Chef' Hicks, Albert Hall as Chief Phillips, Laurence Fishburne as Tyrone 'Clean' Miller and more.
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