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Apocalypse Now

R19792h 27mFrancis Ford Coppola
IMDb 8.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 94

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"This is the end..."

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.

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Guerrilla WarfareVietnam WarJournalistMissionVietnamVietcongCentral Intelligence Agency (cia)CambodiaArmyDrug Abuse

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Frequently asked questions

What is Apocalypse Now (1979) 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 mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.

Who stars in Apocalypse Now?

Apocalypse Now stars Martin Sheen (Captain Benjamin Willard), Marlon Brando (Colonel Walter Kurtz), Frederic Forrest (Jay 'Chef' Hicks), Albert Hall (Chief Phillips), Laurence Fishburne (Tyrone 'Clean' Miller). The film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

How long is Apocalypse Now?

Apocalypse Now has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is Apocalypse Now worth watching?

Apocalypse Now holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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