Cast of Apocalypse Now

Martin Sheen plays Captain Benjamin Willard, a troubled US Army officer assigned to terminate the command of Colonel Kurtz.

Frederic Forrest portrays Jay 'Chef' Hicks, a loyal member of Captain Willard's crew on the dangerous journey to find Colonel Kurtz.

Albert Hall takes on the role of Chief Phillips, a calm and experienced boat operator accompanying Captain Willard on his mission.

Laurence Fishburne plays Tyrone 'Clean' Miller, a young and inexperienced soldier struggling with the horrors of war.

Sam Bottoms portrays Lance B. Johnson, a naive surfer who becomes part of Captain Willard's crew and faces the brutal realities of war.

Marlon Brando takes on the role of Colonel Walter Kurtz, a highly decorated but mentally unstable officer who has gone rogue in the Cambodian jungle.

Robert Duvall plays Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore, a charismatic and ruthless officer who leads the famous 'Ride of the Valkyries' helicopter attack scene.

Dennis Hopper portrays the Photojournalist, a drug-addicted journalist who has become enamored with Colonel Kurtz's mystique.

G. D. Spradlin plays General Corman, a high-ranking officer who gives Captain Willard his top-secret assignment to terminate Colonel Kurtz.

Harrison Ford appears as Colonel Lucas, a brief but pivotal role as one of the officers briefing Captain Willard on his mission.

Jerry Ziesmer appears as Jerry, a civilian working for the US military who provides support to Captain Willard's mission.

Scott Glenn plays Lieutenant Richard M. Colby, a special forces officer who went rogue and joined Colonel Kurtz, adding to the complexity of the mission.