Apocalypse Now
“This is the end...”
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.
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Top Cast
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Martin Sheen
Captain Benjamin Willard
Marlon Brando
Colonel Walter Kurtz
Frederic Forrest
Jay 'Chef' Hicks
Albert Hall
Chief Phillips
Laurence Fishburne
Tyrone 'Clean' Miller
Sam Bottoms
Lance B. Johnson
Robert Duvall
Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
G.D. Spradlin
General Corman
Harrison Ford
Colonel
Jerry Ziesmer
Jerry, Civilian
Scott Glenn
Lieutenant Richard M. Colby
Kerry Rossall
Mike from San Diego
James Keane
Kilgore's Gunner
Tom Mason
Supply Sergeant
Cynthia Wood
Playmate of the Year
Dennis Hopper
Photojournalist
Colleen Camp
Miss May
Linda Carpenter
Playmate
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival (Redux)
Festival / Special Debut
August 15, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 27, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$150M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.76x
+$118.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Ford Coppola, John Milius, Joseph Conrad
- Original Score
- Carmine Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola
- Original Title
- Apocalypse Now
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer, English, French, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Budget
- $31.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $150M
- Production Studios
- American Zoetrope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola, John Milius, Joseph Conrad
Carmine Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola
Vittorio Storaro, Stephen H. Burum, Caleb Deschanel, Piero Servo
Gerald B. Greenberg, Lisa Fruchtman, Walter Murch
Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Lisa Fruchtman
Editor
Walter Murch
Editor
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Dean Tavoularis
Production Design
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
Carmine Coppola
Original Music Composer
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Francis Ford Coppola
Writer
John Milius
Writer
Francis Ford Coppola
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apocalypse Now
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.
Who directed Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in Apocalypse Now?
The principal cast of Apocalypse Now includes Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Laurence Fishburne.
When was Apocalypse Now released and how long is it?
Apocalypse Now was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now had a reported production budget of $31.5M and grossed $150M at the worldwide box office (4.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Apocalypse Now?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apocalypse Now was composed by Carmine Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola.
Is Apocalypse Now based on a book or true story?
Apocalypse Now is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Conrad".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Apocalypse Now?
Apocalypse Now holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).