Filmed in Philippines

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Filmed in Philippines Martin Sheen had heart
attack while filming A typhoon destroyed the set
and had to be rebuilt Film is based on Conrads
Heart of Darkness Brando needed a body double for
full-body shots because of his weight The film is
heavy with symbolism The river that flows
further into evil Kurtzs shaved head making him
look idol like Col. Kilgore, representative of
Western imperialism. Look for the following
actors A brief part by Harrison Ford Laurence
Fishburne as Clean Frederick Forrest as
Chef Dennis Hopper
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Other symbols

• The last meal with the general, a sort of last
  supper for the sacrificial Willard.
• The missiles at the supply depot, acting as
  phallic symbols, like the guns the girls dance
  with.
• The last bridge on the river and the way bodies
  in the water grasp for help, like an image from
  hell, or more specifically, Dantes Inferno.
• The way Lance, who become more primitive as they
  travel believes what hes seeing is beautiful. He
  survives because he embraces the horror.
• The ironic dangers, such as the tiger and spear
  that kills Chief.
• The contrast between Col. Kilgore, who kills in
  order to surf, and Col. Kurtz, whose methods are
  deemed unsound by the American military.

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Film quotes

• Col. Kilgore I love the smell of napalm in the
  morningSmells like victory.
• General Theres a conflict in every human
  heart.
• Chef Never get off the boat.
• Soldier when asked if he knows who is in charge
  Yeah.
• Kurtz to Willard Youre an errand boy sent by
  grocery clerks to collect a bill.
• Chiefs dying gasp, A spear?
• Kurtz Horror and moral terror are your friends.
  If they are not your friends, they are enemies to
  be feared.
• Kilgore Someday this war will be over.