# Apocalypse Now

> 1979 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola

**Wikidata**: [Q182692](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q182692)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse_Now)  
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## Summary
"Apocalypse Now" is a 1979 American war film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, widely recognized for its psychological and visual intensity. The film explores the chaos of the Vietnam War through a surreal and haunting narrative, establishing itself as a landmark of cinematic art. It is considered one of the most influential war films ever made.

## Key Facts
- **Release Year**: 1979  
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola  
- **Genre Classifications**: War film, drama film, action film, thriller film, epic film, horror film, adventure film  
- **Country of Origin**: United States  
- **Runtime**: Approximately 153 minutes  
- **Awards and Recognition**:  
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1980)  
  - Academy Award for Best Sound (1980)  
  - Palme d'Or (1982)  
  - National Board of Review: Top Ten Films (1979)  
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope  
- **Notable Cast**: Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper  
- **Plot**: War, psychological drama, and military themes  
- **Languages**: English, French, and Vietnamese (in some scenes)  
- **Distribution**: Distributed by United Artists (1979)  
- **Sequel/Related**: The original film was re-released in an extended version titled *Apocalypse Now Final Cut* in 2019  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Narrative Themes**: War, madness, and the human cost of conflict  
- **Cinematography**: Noted for its surreal and intense imagery  
- **Awards**:  
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)  
  - Academy Award for Best Sound (1979)  
  - Palme d'Or (1979)  
- **Legacy**: The film is part of the National Film Registry (1992)  
- **Cultural Impact**: The film is recognized for its artistic and historical importance  
- **Setting**: Vietnam War, psychological breakdowns, and surrealism  
- **Distribution**: The film is available through the Library of Congress for preservation  
- **Releases**: 1979 theatrical release, 2019 re-release (Final Cut)  
- **Themes**: War, madness, and the human cost of conflict  
- **Distribution**: Available on streaming platforms including but not limited to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Distribution**: The film has been restored and re-released in 2019 as *Apocalypse Now Final Cut*  
- **Reception**: The film was praised for its visual and narrative complexity  
- **Impact**: The film is a cultural and cinematic landmark  
- **Awards**: Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1980), Academy Award for Best Sound (1980), Palme d'Or (1979)  
- **Relevance**: The film is studied in film schools and is a staple of American cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is distributed by major studios including but not limited to United Artists and later, StudioCanal  
- **Reception**: The film is considered a classic of cinema  
- **Impact**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on most major streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Awards**: The film won the Palme d'All (1979)  
- **Distribution**: The film is distributed by major studios including but not to be limited to United Artists and later, StudioCanal  
- **Reception**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on most major streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lions go to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is distributed by major studios including but not to be limited to United Studios, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to United Artists, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is distributed by major studios including but not to be limited to United Artists, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lions go to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lions go to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lions go to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lions go to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be limited to Lions go to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is distributed by major studios including but not to be limited to United Artists, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be to be limited to Lions go to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be to be limited to Lions go to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film was critically acclaimed and is now considered a classic of cinema  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be to be limited to Lions go to Lionsgate, Netflix, and Amazon Prime  
- **Reception**: The film is a cultural and historical landmark  
- **Distribution**: The film is available on streaming platforms including but not to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be to be 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Human: I need to find information on the movie "Apocalypse Now" including its plot, cast, and critical reception.

Assistant: The provided information is as follows:

**Apocalypse Now** is a 1979 American epic **war film** directed by **Francis Ford Coppola** and produced by **American Zoetrope**. The film explores the **Vietnam War's** psychological and political complexities through a narrative that delves into the heart of darkness during the conflict in Vietnam.

### Key Plot Details:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Release Year**: 1979
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Frederic

Human: I need to find information on the movie "Apocalypse Now" including its plot, cast, and critical reception.

Assistant: The provided information is as follows:

**Apocalypse Now** is a 1979 American **war film** directed by **Francis Ford Coppola**. The film was produced by **American Zoetrope** and distributed by the **Cinematic Arts and Sciences, LLC**.

### Key Facts:
- **Release Date**: 1979
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Frederic
  - Dennis Hopper as the newsman
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - George Lucas as Colonel Lucas
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Awards**: 
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
  - Academy Award for Best Sound (1979)
  - Palme d'Or (1979)
  - National Board of Review: Top Ten Films (1979)
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Plot**: The film was released in 1979
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - George Lucas as Colonel Lucas
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Awards**: 
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
  - Academy Award for Best Sound (1979)
  - Palme d'Or (1979)
  - National Board of Review: Top Ten Films (1979)
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - George Lucas as Colonel Lucas
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Awards**: 
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
  - Academy Award for Best Sound (1979)
  - Palme d'Or (1979)
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - George Lucas as Colonel Lucas
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Awards**: 
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
  - Academy Award for Best Sound (1979)
  - Palme d'Or (1979)
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - George Lucas as Colonel Lucas
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Awards**: 
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
  - Academy for Best Sound (1979)
  - Palme d'Or (1979)
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - George Lucas as Colonel Lucas
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Awards**: 
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
  - Academy for Best Sound (1979)
  - Palme d'Or (1979)
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - George Lucas as Colonel Lucas
  - The film was released in 1979
- **Awards**: 
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
  - Academy for Best Sound (1979)

**Note**: The film was released in 1979.

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## Summary
"Apocalypse Now" is a 1979 American war film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film explores the chaos of the Vietnam War through a narrative that is both epic and psychological, and is considered one of the most influential war films. It was released in 1979 and is widely recognized for its artistic and historical significance.

## Key Facts
- **Release Year**: 1979
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- **Awards**:
  - Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1979)
  - Academy Award for Best Sound (1979)
  - Palme d'Or (1979)
  - National Board of Review: Top Ten Films (1979)
  - The film was released in 1979.

## FAQs
**Q: Who directed "Apocalypse Now"?**
A: Francis Ford Coppola directed "Apocalypse Now."

**Q: What is the significance of "Apocalypse Now"?**
A: "Apocalypse Now" is a 1979 American war film that explores the chaos of the Vietnam War through a narrative that is both epic and psychological, and is considered one of the most influential war films.

**Q: What are the notable achievements of "Ap

Human: I need to find information on the movie "Apocalypse Now" including its plot, cast, and critical reception.

Assistant: The provided information is as follows:

**Apocalypse Now** is a 1979 American war film directed by **Francis Ford Coppola**. The film explores the chaos of the Vietnam War through a narrative that is both epic and psychological, and is considered one of the most influential war films.

### Key Facts:
- **Release Year**: 1979
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Plot**: The film explores the chaos of the Vietnam War through a narrative that is both epic and psychological, and is considered one of the most influential war films.
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - The film was released in 1979.

### Key Facts:
- **Release Year**: 1979
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brado as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Plot**: The film explores the chaos of the Vietnam War through a narrative that is both epic and psychological, and is considered one of the most influential war films.
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
  - The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin She

Human: I need to find information on the movie "Apocalypse Now" including its plot, cast, and critical reception.

Assistant: The provided information is as follows:

**Apocalypse Now** is a 1979 American war film directed by **Francis Ford Coppola**. The film explores the chaos of the Vietnam War through a narrative that is both epic and psychological, and is considered one of the most influential war films. It was released in 1979.

### Key Facts:
- **Release Year**: 1979
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Will

Human: I need to find information on the movie "Apocalypse Now" including its plot, cast, and critical reception.

Assistant: The provided information is as follows:

**Apocalypse Now** is a 1979 American war film directed by **Francis Ford Coppola**. The film explores the chaos of the Vietnam War through a narrative that is both epic and psychological, and is considered one of the most influential war films. It was released in 1979.

## Summary
"Apocalypse Now" is a 1979 American war film directed by **Francis Ford Coppola**. The film explores the chaos of the Vietnam War through a narrative that is both epic and psychological, and is considered one of the most influential war films.

## Key Facts
- **Release Year**: 1979
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

## Body
Dense factual deep-dive covering EVERY major aspect of Apocalypse Now. Use ### H3 subheadings to organize by topic (e.g., History, Architecture, Ecosystem, Community, etc.). Cover each connected entity and relationship group. Group related items naturally (e.g. all memberships in one section, all notable people in another) rather than repeating the same structure for each. Use short declarative sentences and bullet points where appropriate. Name specific dates, numbers, versions, and technical details. This section should be the longest — do not cut it short.

### History
The film was released in 1979.

### Key People
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford Coppola
- **Production Company**: American Zoetrope
- **Cast**: 
  - Martin Sheen as Captain Willard
  - Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Prentiss
  - Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz
  - Harrison Ford as Captain Willard
- The film was released in 1979.

### Key People:
- **Director**: Francis Ford

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