Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
“The magic and madness of making Apocalypse Now”
Synopsis
A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.
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Top Cast
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Francis Ford Coppola
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Eleanor Coppola
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John Milius
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George Lucas
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Sam Bottoms
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Albert Hall
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Frederic Forrest
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Laurence Fishburne
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Dean Tavoularis
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Fred Roos
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Martin Sheen
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Vittorio Storaro
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Robert Duvall
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Doug Claybourne
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Dennis Hopper
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Marlon Brando
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Sofia Coppola
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Tom Sternberg
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Hickenlooper, Fax Bahr, Eleanor Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hickenlooper, Fax Bahr
- Original Score
- Todd Boekelheide
- Original Title
- Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- American Zoetrope, Zaloom Mayfield Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Hickenlooper, Fax Bahr, Eleanor Coppola
George Hickenlooper, Fax Bahr
Todd Boekelheide
Steven Wacks, Larry Carney, Igor Meglic, Shana Hagan
Michael Greer, Jay Miracle
Fred Roos, Les Mayfield, Doug Claybourne, George Zaloom, Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Greer
Editor
Les Mayfield
Producer
Todd Boekelheide
Original Music Composer
George Hickenlooper
Director
Jay Miracle
Editor
George Hickenlooper
Screenplay
Fax Bahr
Director
Fax Bahr
Screenplay
George Zaloom
Producer
Eleanor Coppola
Director
Steven Wacks
Director of Photography
Larry Carney
Director of Photography
Igor Meglic
Director of Photography
Shana Hagan
Director of Photography
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse about?
A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.
Who directed Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse was directed by George Hickenlooper, Fax Bahr, Eleanor Coppola.
Who stars in Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?
The principal cast of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse includes Francis Ford Coppola, Eleanor Coppola, John Milius, George Lucas, Sam Bottoms.
When was Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse released and how long is it?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse make at the box office?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse was composed by Todd Boekelheide.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).