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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

1991 · 96 min Documentary
7.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1991
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Fax Bahr
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.9/10 (405 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Fax Bahr

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

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Eleanor Coppola

Eleanor Coppola

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John Milius

John Milius

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George Lucas

George Lucas

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Sam Bottoms

Sam Bottoms

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Albert Hall

Albert Hall

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Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

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Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

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Dean Tavoularis

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Fred Roos

Fred Roos

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