Apocalypse Now Cast
The cast of Apocalypse Now.
Martin Sheen
as Captain Benjamin Willard

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

Frederic Forrest
as Jay 'Chef' Hicks

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

Albert Hall
as Chief Phillips

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

Laurence Fishburne
as Tyrone 'Clean' Miller

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

Sam Bottoms
as Lance B. Johnson

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
as Colonel Walter Kurtz

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
as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore

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
as Photojournalist

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

G. D. Spradlin
as General Corman

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

Harrison Ford
as Colonel Lucas

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

Jerry Ziesmer
as Jerry, Civilian

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

Scott Glenn
as Lieutenant Richard M. Colby

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.

James Keane
as Kilgore's Gunner
Kerry Rossall
as Mike from San Diego
Tom Mason
as Supply Sergeant
Cynthia Wood
as Playmate of the Year
Colleen Camp
as Miss May
Linda Carpenter
as Playmate
Aurore Clément
as Roxanne Sarrault
Jack Thibeau
as Soldier in Trench
Glenn Walken
as Lieutenant Carlsen
Damien Leake
as Machine Gunner
Marc Coppola
as AFRS Announcer
Bill Graham
as Agent
Jerry Ross
as Johnny from Malibu / Mike from San Diego
Charles Robinson
as Soldier with Colby (uncredited)
Nick Nicholson
as Soldier (uncredited)
Don Gordon Bell
as Soldier (uncredited)
Evan A. Lottman
as Soldier (uncredited)
R. Lee Ermey
as Eagle Thrust Seven Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
Jim Gaines
as Extra (uncredited)
Vittorio Storaro
as TV Photographer (uncredited)
Francis Ford Coppola
as Director of TV Crew (uncredited)
Henry Strzalkowski
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Herb Rice
as Roach
Joe Estevez
as Captain Benjamin L. Willard (voice) (uncredited)
Bo Byers
as MP Sergeant #1
Frank Villard
as Gaston de Marais (Long Version)
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