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Apocalypse Now (1979)

โ€œThis is the end...โ€

8.3/10 ยท 9,419 votes 2h 27m r DramaWar

#1 of 32 films from 1979 #41 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola ยท Written by Francis Ford Coppola, John Milius, Michael Herr, Joseph Conrad

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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.

Cast

Martin Sheenas Captain Benjamin Willard
Frederic Forrestas Jay 'Chef' Hicks
Albert Hallas Chief Phillips
Laurence Fishburneas Tyrone 'Clean' Miller
Sam Bottomsas Lance B. Johnson
Marlon Brandoas Colonel Walter Kurtz
Robert Duvallas Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
Dennis Hopperas Photojournalist
G.D. Spradlinas General Corman
Harrison Fordas Colonel
Jerry Ziesmeras Jerry, Civilian
Scott Glennas Lieutenant Richard M. Colby
James Keaneas Kilgore's Gunner
Kerry Rossallas Mike from San Diego

Facts

Release dateMay 19, 1979
Runtime147 min (2h 27m) โ€” longer as the 1979 average of 113 min
GenresDrama, War
LanguageEN
Budget$31,500,000
Box office$150,000,000 (4.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0078788

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Questions

How long is Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.3/10 across 9,419 votes, which places it #1 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 100%) and #41 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Conversation (1974).
Who stars in Apocalypse Now?
Martin Sheen as Captain Benjamin Willard; Frederic Forrest as Jay 'Chef' Hicks; Albert Hall as Chief Phillips; Laurence Fishburne as Tyrone 'Clean' Miller; Sam Bottoms as Lance B. Johnson; Marlon Brando as Colonel Walter Kurtz.
What is Apocalypse Now rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Apocalypse Now?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10873.

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