Which is the best cut of Apocalypse Now?

Which is the best cut of Apocalypse Now?

While the Apocalypse Now Final Cut is a step up from the Redux, and some consider it on the same level as the original, the first theatrical cut will always be the definitive version and is the tightest and most focused edit, though no less bizarre even with the stranger sequences cut out.

How long is the final cut of Apocalypse Now?

3h 2m Apocalypse Now/Durata

Who died during the filming of Apocalypse Now?

The stories behind the making of Apocalypse Now are as intriguing as the 1979 Francis Ford Coppola war epic itself. One such tale revolves around the late Marlon Brando (Col. Walter E. Kurtz), who died in 2004 and would have turned 96 Friday, and the late Dennis Hopper.

What are the extra scenes in Apocalypse Now Redux?

In 2001, Coppola released "Apocalypse Now Redux" with 49 minutes of additional footage, including extended scenes of the river, French plantation and Playboy Playmates entertaining the troops (along with more Marlon Brando dialogue).

Why is Harvey Keitel in Apocalypse Now?

Harvey Keitel says he's upset by 'a blurring of the truth' about why he was famously recast in 'Apocalypse Now' Keitel is upset the perception is that he was recast because he couldn't work in the jungle. "Harvey Keitel spent three years in the United States Marines Corps in the jungle," he told Insider.

Are there two endings to Apocalypse Now?

Two endings were eventually shown on screen, both with distinct and explicit meanings and executions. The first saw Willard leave the compound in silence with Lance on their boat, as Kurtz's followers calmly throw down their weapons.

Why did Willard steal the surfboard?

Willard steals Kilgore's surfboard early on because he believes sincere emotion is still possible, even in Vietnam. By the time of the sampan massacre, he's read about Kurtz and thought about Kurtz and pondered the decision to "get out of the boat" and reject lies.

How much did Marlon Brando weight in Apocalypse Now?

300 pounds Marlon Brando, who previously won an Oscar as Vito Corleone in Coppola's The Godfather, showed up on location in the Philippines weighing in at over 300 pounds. All of his costumes had to be scrapped because Coppola expected the actor to show up as an astute and fit Green Beret soldier.

How old was Marlon Brando when he passed away?

80 years () Marlon Brando/Età al momento della morte Marlon Brando, the rebellious prodigy who electrified a generation and forever transformed the art of screen acting but whose obstinacy and eccentricity prevented him from fully realizing the promise of his early genius, died on Thursday at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 80.

Who is Harvey Keitel married to?

Daphna Kastnerm. 2001 Harvey Keitel/Coniuge

How long is the final cut of Apocalypse Now?

• "Apocalypse Now: Final Cut" is a 4K restoration from original negatives and a new cut by Francis Ford Coppola. This version runs at 183 minutes and was released theatrically and on Blu-ray in August 2019. A longer director's cut, titled "Apocalypse Now Redux", debuted on at the Cannes film festival.

What is the best version of Apocalypse Now?

• Restored from the original negative for the first time ever, Apocalypse Now Final Cut is Coppola's most realized version of the film, which was nominated for eight Academy Awards (R), won three Golden Globes (R) (Best Original Score, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, 1980), and is one of AFI's top 100 films.

Is Apocalypse Now final cut a 4K restoration?

• And now we have “Apocalypse Now Final Cut,” hitting almost exactly the three-hour mark. It’s also a 4K restoration from the original negative, with newly remastered sound.

How long is Apocalypse Now on Blu-ray?

• The Lions Gate US Blu-ray release, however, restores the film's original 2.39:1 aspect ratio (although the packaging reads 2.35:1). "Apocalypse Now: Final Cut" is a 4K restoration from original negatives and a new cut by Francis Ford Coppola. This version runs at 183 minutes and was released theatrically and on Blu-ray in August 2019.