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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Popular Characters

Captain Benjamin L. Willard
Colonel Walter E. Kurtz
Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
Chef
Lance B. Johnson
Chief
Photojournalist
Jay 'Chef' Hicks
Clean

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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November 1, 1955

Vietnam War begins

The conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam with involvement of the United States escalates, setting the historical context for the film Apocalypse Now.

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March 1976

Apocalypse Now filming begins

Principal photography starts for Apocalypse Now, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The filming process is notoriously long and troubled.

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November 1976

Typhoon hits Philippines during filming

A typhoon destroys multiple film sets in the Philippines where Apocalypse Now is being shot, causing significant production delays.

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August 15, 1979

Apocalypse Now released in theaters

The war film Apocalypse Now is released, depicting the psychological and moral horrors of the Vietnam War.

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