About this episode

The episode explores the chaotic final stages of making 'Apocalypse Now' and the challenges faced by Francis Ford Coppola.

Welcome back to the final part of the insane story of the making of Apocalypse Now… Can Francis Ford Coppola pull victory from the jaws of defeat as the film spirals over budget and out of control. Or will he, like Kurtz himself, end up destroyed by his mad journey to make the film…. All episodes for this series are available to listen to now if you go to; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://museumofpopculture.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And join the Archive of Pop Culture ⁠⁠⁠⁠fan club.⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to get in touch with the show... Email: museumofpopculturepod@gmail.com Instagram: archiveofpopculture_pod New episodes are released twice weekly. Please subscribe, leave a review, and spread the word if nostalgic pop culture is your cup of tea!! A ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep It Light Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production (Copyright 2026)

People in this episode

Host: Josh Widdicombe

Topics covered

• film production
• Apocalypse Now
• Francis Ford Coppola
• behind the scenes
• cinema history

Keywords

• Apocalypse Now
• Francis Ford Coppola
• film making
• cinema
• Kurtz
• behind the scenes
• production challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Apocalypse Now

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