Francis Ford Coppola's film <i>Apocalypse Now</i> was one of the most infamously troubled productions in the history of Hollywood, so resonating in collective memory that it can still be parodied in new-millennium like <i>Tropic Thunder</i>. A typhoon struck the set in the Philippines, local officials were difficult to work with, Martin Sheen had a heart attack during filming, and Coppola was constantly troubled how…
The magic and madness of making Apocalypse Now
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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***Outstanding documentary on the making of the hallowed "Apocalypse Now"*** Released in 1991, "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse" chronicles the making of 1979's "Apocalypse Now," combining footage shot by Eleanor Coppola during the shooting of the film with more recent interviews with the cast & crew. Documentaries or commentaries on how a particular film was made don't interest me because I'm not…
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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.
When was Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse released?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse was released in 1991.
What genres does Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse belong to?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?
The cast of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse includes Francis Ford Coppola, Eleanor Coppola, John Milius, George Lucas, Sam Bottoms.