Apocalypse Now (1979)
Drama, War • 2h 30m
Overview
At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Cast: Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Laurence Fishburne, Sam Bottoms, Robert Duvall, G. D. Spradlin, Harrison Ford, Jerry Ziesmer, Scott Glenn, Kerry Rossall, James Keane, Tom Mason, Cynthia Wood, Dennis Hopper, Colleen Camp, Linda Carpenter, Aurore Clément, Jack Thibeau, Glenn Walken, Damien Leake, Marc Coppola, Bill Graham, Herb Rice, Jerry Ross, Nick Nicholson, Don Gordon Bell, R. Lee Ermey, Jim Gaines, Vittorio Storaro, Evan A. Lottman, Francis Ford Coppola, Henry Strzalkowski, William Upton, George Cantero, Joe Estevez, Bo Byers, Frank Villard, Christian Marquand, Michel Pitton, David Olivier, Chrystel Le Pelletier, Roman Coppola, Gian-Carlo Coppola, Robert Julian, Yvon LeSeaux, Daniel Kiewit, Hattie James
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Additional Info
From
In the Lionsgate US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the *original track. The German 4K Blu-ray release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
BD: Redux/Theatrical: Dtru5.1 (Redux mix?), DD5.1 (?), DD5.1 (Theatrical only), DD2.0 (downmix??)
As a result the Theatrical Cut has 4 tracks, The Redux has 3. Differences are unclear.
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Features
To
In the Lionsgate US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the *original track. The Germany 4K Blu-ray release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
BD: Redux/Theatrical: Dtru5.1 (Redux mix?), DD5.1 (?), DD5.1 (Theatrical only), DD2.0 (downmix??)
As a result the Theatrical Cut has 4 tracks, The Redux has 3. Differences are unclear.
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Features
From
In the Lionsgate US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the *original track. The German 4K Blu-ray release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
BD: Redux/Theatrical: Dtru5.1 (Redux mix?), DD5.1 (?), DD5.1 (Theatrical only), DD2.0 (downmix??)
As a result the Theatrical Cut has 4 tracks, The Redux has 3. Differences are unclear.
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Features
To
In the Lionsgate US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the *original track. The Germany 4K Blu-ray release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
BD: Redux/Theatrical: Dtru5.1 (Redux mix?), DD5.1 (?), DD5.1 (Theatrical only), DD2.0 (downmix??)
As a result the Theatrical Cut has 4 tracks, The Redux has 3. Differences are unclear.
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Features
12/28/2025
12/28/2025
Best English-Friendly Release
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Theatrical Cut: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray Redux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray
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Theatrical: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-rayRedux: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures?Final: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures
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Theatrical Cut: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray Redux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray
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Theatrical: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-rayRedux: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures?Final: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures
Best Video Release
From
Theatrical Cut: 4K Blu-ray Eagle Pictures Italian > Lionsgate US Redux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Both are meh (visible chroma noise)
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Theatrical Cut: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray > US Lionsgate 4K Blu-rayRedux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures?Final Cut: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures, both are not great (visible chroma noise)
From
Theatrical Cut: 4K Blu-ray Eagle Pictures Italian > Lionsgate US Redux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Both are meh (visible chroma noise)
To
Theatrical Cut: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray > US Lionsgate 4K Blu-rayRedux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures?Final Cut: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures, both are not great (visible chroma noise)
Best Audio Release
From
Theatrical Cut: German 4K Blu-ray/US Blu-ray DD 5.1 (1979 mix)
To
Theatrical: German 4K Blu-ray/US Blu-ray DD 5.1 (1979 mix)
From
Theatrical Cut: German 4K Blu-ray/US Blu-ray DD 5.1 (1979 mix)
To
Theatrical: German 4K Blu-ray/US Blu-ray DD 5.1 (1979 mix)
Additional Info
From
In the US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the lossless *original track. The German release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos
BD: Redux/Theatrical: truhd5.1
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Feature
To
In the Lionsgate US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the *original track. The German 4K Blu-ray release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
BD: Redux/Theatrical: Dtru5.1 (Redux mix?), DD5.1 (?), DD5.1 (Theatrical only), DD2.0 (downmix??)
As a result the Theatrical Cut has 4 tracks, The Redux has 3. Differences are unclear.
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Features
From
In the US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the lossless *original track. The German release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos
BD: Redux/Theatrical: truhd5.1
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Feature
To
In the Lionsgate US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the *original track. The German 4K Blu-ray release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
BD: Redux/Theatrical: Dtru5.1 (Redux mix?), DD5.1 (?), DD5.1 (Theatrical only), DD2.0 (downmix??)
As a result the Theatrical Cut has 4 tracks, The Redux has 3. Differences are unclear.
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Features
12/27/2025
Best Audio Release
To
Theatrical Cut: German 4K Blu-ray/US Blu-ray DD 5.1 (1979 mix)
Additional Info
Added
In the US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the lossless *original track. The German release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos
BD: Redux/Theatrical: truhd5.1
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Feature
Added
In the US/UK 6-disc set, there are 4 discs of the main feature. For whatever reason, the 4K discs lack the lossless *original track. The German release is different on this matter.
UBD: Final Cut: Atmos, DD2.0
UBD: Redux/Theatrical: Atmos
BD: Final Cut: Atmos
BD: Redux/Theatrical: truhd5.1
BD: Hearts of Darkness
BD: Special Feature
12/22/2025
Best English-Friendly Release
From
Theatrical Cut: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray Redux Cut: Lionsgate Vinegar Syndrome Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray
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Theatrical Cut: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray Redux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray
From
Theatrical Cut: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray Redux Cut: Lionsgate Vinegar Syndrome Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray
To
Theatrical Cut: Italian Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray Redux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Lionsgate or Eagle Pictures 4K Blu-ray
Best Video Release
From
Theatrical Cut: 4K Blu-ray Eagle Pictures Italian > Lionsgate US Redux Cut: Lionsgate Vinegar Syndrome Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Both are meh (visible chroma noise)
To
Theatrical Cut: 4K Blu-ray Eagle Pictures Italian > Lionsgate US Redux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Both are meh (visible chroma noise)
From
Theatrical Cut: 4K Blu-ray Eagle Pictures Italian > Lionsgate US Redux Cut: Lionsgate Vinegar Syndrome Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Both are meh (visible chroma noise)
To
Theatrical Cut: 4K Blu-ray Eagle Pictures Italian > Lionsgate US Redux Cut: Lionsgate vs Eagle Pictures? Final Cut: Both are meh (visible chroma noise)
