Watching "Hearts of Darkness", it's hard to believe Francis Coppola was able to rein in such chaos emerge with the film that he did. Usually, you just have to worry about the rumor mill back in Hollywood when your production is troubled. But making "Apocalypse Now" brought every conceivable hurdle: a civil war, Brando's weight gain and lack of professionalism, a set-destroying typhoon, Sheen's close-call heart attack, Hopper high as a kite, trouble keeping the narrative of the film . . .
This guy was under unbelievable pressure, and it speaks to his force of will that he was able to come out the other side with such a celebrated piece of film. This is fascinating stuff.
7/10
This guy was under unbelievable pressure, and it speaks to his force of will that he was able to come out the other side with such a celebrated piece of film. This is fascinating stuff.
7/10