Apocalypse Now
"This is the end..."
Originally released in 1979. Apocalypse Now is a drama/war film. directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With a runtime of 2h 27m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, and Frederic Forrest
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 27m
147 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (8,818 votes)
Budget
$31.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$150M
4.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $31,500,000
- Revenue
- $150,000,000
Production Companies
- American Zoetrope
Frequently Asked Questions
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 myste...
Who directed Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
How long is Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now has a runtime of 2 hours and 27 minutes (147 minutes total).
When was Apocalypse Now released?
Apocalypse Now was released on May 19, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Apocalypse Now?
The main cast of Apocalypse Now includes Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Laurence Fishburne.
Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?
Apocalypse Now has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 8,818 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.