Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse(1991)
“The magic and madness of making Apocalypse Now”
Overview
A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.
Director
Fax Bahr
Studio
American Zoetrope
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Francis Ford Coppola
as Self
Eleanor Coppola
as Self
John Milius
as Self
George Lucas
as Self
Sam Bottoms
as Self
Albert Hall
as Self
Frederic Forrest
as Self
Laurence Fishburne
as Self
Dean Tavoularis
as Self
Fred Roos
as Self
Martin Sheen
as Self
Vittorio Storaro
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
American Zoetrope • Zaloom Mayfield Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991).
What is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse about?▼
A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.
Who directed Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?▼
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse was directed by Fax Bahr and released in 1991. It is a documentary film.
How long is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?▼
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?▼
The cast of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse includes Francis Ford Coppola as Self, Eleanor Coppola as Self, John Milius as Self, George Lucas as Self, Sam Bottoms as Self and more.
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