Super Short Summary

The Apocalypse Now Book by Peter Cowie explores the history and production of Francis Ford Coppola’s film Apocalypse Now, detailing the screenplay by John Milius and the source material, particularly Joseph Conrad’s novella "Heart of Darkness." Cowie, who worked closely with Coppola and cinematographer Vittorio Storaro, addresses the numerous challenges faced during production, including casting changes, Martin Sheen’s heart attack, cost overruns, onset arguments, and the political themes that also influenced George Lucas’s vision for the "Star Wars" series.