Apocalypse Now (1979)
Apocalypse Now is a 1979 drama movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola, with a running time of 2h 27m. It stars Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando and Frederic Forrest.
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.
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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.
When was Apocalypse Now released?
Apocalypse Now was released on 19 May 1979.
How long is Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now runs 2h 27m.
Who made Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Where can I watch Apocalypse Now?
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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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