Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse (1991): Cast & Box Office
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse is a 1991 documentary directed by George Hickenlooper and Fax Bahr, starring Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Sheen and Dennis Hopper. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Directors
- George Hickenlooper and Fax Bahr
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- American Zoetrope
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse About?
The premise of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse without spoilers.
A vivid look at the magic and madness behind the making of Apocalypse Now, documenting relentless production challenges—from torrential rain and illnesses afflicting cast members to the threat of nearby conflict—all of which drove costs sky‑high and threatened Francis Ford Coppola’s career and personal life.
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse Themes & Keywords
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- auteur filmmaker
- film industry
- film about a film
- making of
- actor
- fired from a job
- video
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- heart attack
- editing
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- united states of america
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse Cast
Francis Ford Coppola leads the cast, with Martin Sheen and Dennis Hopper. Directed by George Hickenlooper and Fax Bahr; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director George Hickenlooper
- Co-director Fax Bahr
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Francis Ford Coppola as themselves -
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Laurence Fishburne as themselves
Also Starring in Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse
· 17 more- George Lucas Themselves
- Robert Duvall Themselves
- Marlon Brando Themselves
- Sofia Coppola Themselves
- Sam Bottoms Themselves
- Albert Hall Themselves
- Frederic Forrest Themselves
- John Milius Themselves
- Roman Coppola Themselves
- Vittorio Storaro Themselves
- Eleanor Coppola Themselves
- Fred Roos Themselves
- Monty Cox Themselves
- Doug Claybourne Themselves
- Dean Tavoularis Themselves
- Tom Sternberg Themselves
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- Gian-Carlo Coppola Themselves
More from George Hickenlooper and Fax Bahr
More films directed by George Hickenlooper and Fax Bahr, best-rated first: Mayor of the Sunset Strip, The Man from Elysian Fields, Factory Girl and Casino Jack.
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse Box Office
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $12,124 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $12.1K
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Heart of Darkness Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Ins Herz der Finsternis” and “O Apocalipse de um Cineasta”.
- Also known as
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- Ins Herz der Finsternis
- O Apocalipse de um Cineasta
- En Filmares Vånda: Coppolas Apocalypse
- Francis Ford Coppola - O Apocalipse de Um Cineasta
- Aux cœurs des ténèbres : L'Apocalypse d'un metteur en scène
- Corazones en tinieblas
- Reise ins Herz der Finsternis
- 黑暗之心
- Сердца тьмы: Апокалипсис кинематографиста
- Viaggio all'inferno
- 회상: 지옥의 묵시록, სიბნელის გული: კინორეჟისორის აპოკალიფსი
- ハート・オブ・ダークネス／コッポラの黙示録
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- Tumsas sirdis: Režisora apokalipse
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Apocalypse Now, Hearts and Minds and Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light.
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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse released?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse was released on May 1, 1991.
Who directed Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse was directed by George Hickenlooper and Fax Bahr.
More films by George Hickenlooper Who is in the cast of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse stars Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Sheen and Dennis Hopper, among 21 credited actors.
How much did Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse make at the box office?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $12,124 international).
Does Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse have a post-credit scene?
No. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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