Apocalypse Now

Apocalypse Now(1979)

R
05/19/1979 (US)Drama, War2h 27m
8.3

"This is the end..."

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.

Francis Ford Coppola

Director

John Milius

Writer

Francis Ford Coppola

Writer

Michael Herr

Writer

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Final Cut Official Trailer

Final Cut Official Trailer

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APOCALYPSE NOW FINAL CUT - 4K Restoration in Theaters 8/15 & on 4K Combo Pack 8/27!

APOCALYPSE NOW FINAL CUT - 4K Restoration in Theaters 8/15 & on 4K Combo Pack 8/27!

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APOCALYPSE NOW - Official Trailer - Back in Cinemas for Limited Time!

APOCALYPSE NOW - Official Trailer - Back in Cinemas for Limited Time!

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Spike Lee to Francis Ford Coppola: I Was First in Line for APOCALYPSE NOW

Spike Lee to Francis Ford Coppola: I Was First in Line for APOCALYPSE NOW

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Walter Murch on Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut | BFI Q&A

Walter Murch on Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut | BFI Q&A

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Martin Sheen on APOCALYPSE NOW

Martin Sheen on APOCALYPSE NOW

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10 Most Unforgettable Moments from APOCALYPSE NOW - As Chosen By Fans

10 Most Unforgettable Moments from APOCALYPSE NOW - As Chosen By Fans

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STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - Episode 1 | A deep dive into Apocalypse Now & Dream Double Bill

STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS: THE PODCAST - Episode 1 | A deep dive into Apocalypse Now & Dream Double Bill

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'The Horror'

'The Horror'

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'He's Got Plans For You'

'He's Got Plans For You'

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'You're an Errand Boy'

'You're an Errand Boy'

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Chaos at the Do Lung Bridge

Chaos at the Do Lung Bridge

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'Ride of the Valkyries'

'Ride of the Valkyries'

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'Terminate the Colonel's Command'

'Terminate the Colonel's Command'

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'Waiting for a Mission'

'Waiting for a Mission'

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Francis Ford Coppola | Apocalypse Now Final Cut

Francis Ford Coppola | Apocalypse Now Final Cut

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40 Iconic Scenes in 40 Seconds from Francis Ford Coppola's APOCALYPSE NOW

40 Iconic Scenes in 40 Seconds from Francis Ford Coppola's APOCALYPSE NOW

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In conversation with Toby Jones - Apocalypse Now Redux: "I'm obsessed with its legend" | BFI

In conversation with Toby Jones - Apocalypse Now Redux: "I'm obsessed with its legend" | BFI

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"Apocalypse Now" Wins Best Sound: 1980 Oscars

"Apocalypse Now" Wins Best Sound: 1980 Oscars

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Vittorio Storaro winning the Oscar® for Cinematography for "Apocalypse Now"

Vittorio Storaro winning the Oscar® for Cinematography for "Apocalypse Now"

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The Smell Of Napalm In The Morning

The Smell Of Napalm In The Morning

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A review by Ian Beale
5.0

Written on February 14, 2017

**Ponderous, meandering epic with a few bright spots.**

This film is about a soldiers quest to find a renegade and insane Colonel (a bald Brando in an extended cameo) who has hidden himself away in the depths of the jungle and is causing all manner of commotion. Quite what it was - I can't remember, but it _was_ important enough to go down stream in search of him.

Sheen's character decides to head down river with his fellow soldiers and seek out the bald lunatic before its too late. Robert Duvall is hilarious as a war immune soldier - especially when a shell explodes near him and he merely gives it a disinterested glance. Amusing!

On the whole, though, this is a ponderous trip - the film seems to meander aimlessly with little to keep this viewer interested.


- Ian Beale