You can stream Apocalypse Now on Sky’s streaming service WOW. The classic war film has an extremely turbulent prodOne of the best war films of all time now available for streaming subscription: 3
You can stream Apocalypse Now on Sky’s streaming service WOW. The classic war film has an extremely turbulent production history that included the star suffering a heart attack.
A chilling anti-war film, Apocalypse Now is a classic that strings together unforgettable scenes from start to finish. If you’ve never seen Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece or want to stream the so-called final cut with around 3 hours of running time, you have the opportunity right now with Sky’s WOW subscription *.
Just as famous as the film itself is the chaotic production history of Apocalypse Now, which has been the subject of its own documentary.
The star of Apocalypse Now almost died while filming
In the plot of the film, military policeman Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) is sent into the jungles of Cambodia at the height of the Vietnam War with a small squad to take out renegade US Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando). The deeper the group gets into the green hell, the more the horror of war becomes apparent.
The filming of Apocalypse Now also became a kind of battlefield for those involved. The filming on location took a total of 16 months, while the budget ended up being more than double that.
In addition, there were constant interpersonal tensions and extreme climatic conditions. Martin Sheen, who plays the lead role, suffered a heart attack during the shoot and was out for six weeks. Francis Ford’s wife Eleanor accompanied the legendary chaos production on film. This resulted in the documentary Journey into the Heart of Darkness.
