Apocalypse Now

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Journey into the Heart of Film's Darkest Epic

An odyssey into madness, Apocalypse Now sails up the Mekong and deeper into the psyche, where jungle fires cast shadows on the crumbling sanity of men. As Captain Willard seeks Colonel Kurtz, the line between horror and humanity blurs beyond recognition.

Apocalypse Now Trivia

Who directed the film "Apocalypse Now"? (Expert)
#1: Steven Spielberg
#2: Francis Ford Coppola
#3: Martin Scorsese
#4: Stanley Kubrick
What is the famous line repeatedly spoken by Colonel Kurtz in "Apocalypse Now"? (Medium)
#1: "I love the smell of gasoline in the morning"
#2: "The horror, the horror"
#3: "I will not fall today"
#4: "Apocalypse is here"
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Apocalypse Now Fun Facts

The film's infamous helicopter attack scene to the tune of Ride of the Valkyries required over 14 cameras and took several days to film.
Martin Sheen suffered a heart attack during production, and some of his scenes were completed using a body double, his brother Joe Estevez.

Apocalypse Now Polls

Who is your favorite character from Apocalypse Now?
Captain Willard
Colonel Kurtz
Chef
Lance
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What's your favorite scene from Apocalypse Now?
The opening scene with The Doors song
The helicopter attack with Ride of the Valkyries
Kurtz's monologue
The final showdown with Kurtz
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