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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
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Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems--nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director. |
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Won 2 Primetime Emmys.
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| Francis Ford Coppola | ... |
Himself
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Eleanor Coppola | ... |
Herself
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| Orson Welles | ... |
Himself - from 1938 radio broadcast
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John Milius | ... |
Himself
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| George Lucas | ... |
Himself
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Tom Sternberg | ... |
Himself
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| Sam Bottoms | ... |
Himself
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| Albert Hall | ... |
Himself
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| Frederic Forrest | ... |
Himself
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| Laurence Fishburne | ... |
Himself
(as Larry Fishburne)
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Gia Coppola | ... |
Herself
(as Gia)
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| Roman Coppola | ... |
Himself
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| Sofia Coppola | ... |
Herself
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Dean Tavoularis | ... |
Himself
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Fred Roos | ... |
Himself
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Documents the sensational events surrounding the making of 'Apocalypse Now' and Francis Ford Coppola's struggle with nature, governments, actors, and self-doubt. Includes footage and sound secretly recorded by Elanor Coppola, wife of Francis. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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The magic and madness of making "Apocalypse Now"Genres:
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Aux coeurs des ténèbres - l'apocalypse d'un metteur en scène See more »Box Office
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It was briefly considered to replace the voice of Eleanor Coppola with that of a professional actress, but that was rejected. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: In the end credits for musical listings under the Doors song The End, Elektra (Records) is misspelled (as "Electra.") See more »Quotes
John Milius: ...studio executives, you know, are not noted for their social courage.See more »
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