Martin Sheen stars as Captain Willard in ‘Apocalypse Now‘, with Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz and Robert Duvall as Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore.
Main cast
- Captain Benjamin L. WillardMartin SheenMain
- Colonel Walter E. KurtzMarlon BrandoMain
- Lieutenant Colonel Bill KilgoreRobert DuvallMain
Supporting cast
- ChefFrederic ForrestSupp
- Lance B. JohnsonSam BottomsSupp
- Chief PhillipsAlbert HallSupp
- Mr. CleanLarry FishburneSupp
- Jay ‘Chef’ HicksFrederic ForrestSupp
- Colonel LucasHarrison FordSupp
- Major ‘Tony’James KeaneSupp
- Jerry, the ‘Gangster’Jerry ZiesmerSupp
- C.O. of the PBRAlbert HallSupp
Guest & voice
- PhotojournalistDennis HopperGuest
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About this cast
‘Apocalypse Now’ is a 1979 epic war film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, following Captain Willard’s mission to assassinate the rogue Colonel Kurtz during the Vietnam War. The film features a stellar cast including Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, and Robert Duvall, with standout supporting performances from Frederic Forrest and Sam Bottoms.
FAQs
Who plays Captain Willard in Apocalypse Now?
Martin Sheen plays Captain Benjamin L. Willard, the film’s protagonist tasked with assassinating Colonel Kurtz.
Who plays Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now?
Marlon Brando plays Colonel Walter E. Kurtz, the rogue Special Forces officer hiding in Cambodia.
Who plays Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now?
Robert Duvall plays Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore, the charismatic helicopter squadron commander.
Is Harrison Ford in Apocalypse Now?
Yes, Harrison Ford has a small role as Colonel Lucas, the officer who gives Captain Willard his orders in the opening scene.
How many cast members are in Apocalypse Now?
The film features a main cast of three leads and numerous supporting actors, with around 10–15 credited roles in total.
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