Still one of the best acting scenes in film history. Robert duvall always plays a character spot on. His mix of care and and don't care in this scene is iconic. capturing the brutality and also the calmness of war
“Someday, this wars’ gonna end”……and you can’t quote tell if he’s hopeful or disappointed. That, to me, is the essence of a great actor/actress…..they can leave you wondering about the characters true intention in the same way that we wonder about people in every day life. He brings that script to life.
@@pekkasupa2798 putin is just another dictator. It is not coincidence that Vietnam war, usa loose it, is an not developed country. The same for north corea The same for Afganisthan The same for cuba Etc etc. Capitalism have bad things, but is the best system right now. Just check the data. The part of Ucraine that will belong to russia, will be just like that.
@@slycarlo8747 Perhaps, but to my mind Kurtz understood that war was hell and to win you had to make worse hell than the other guy. He wanted power and understood how to get it. A kind of rational madness. Kilgore loved war. Saw it as sport. Never wanted to go home, win, the war to end. He gets my vote.
@@Moggy471 If you’ve only watched the newest cut of the movie I’d understand where you get that from but in my opinion he was meant to portray the cowards that commanded a lot of these men to go and die. He’s really never shown doing anything in the movie besides ordering other men to commit the violence while he revels in it once the enemy has been dealt with. Even during the helicopter attack scene, he is viewing the entire thing from a distance with Captain Willard through his binoculars. Kurtz embodies the exact opposite leader, a man willing to take himself to the edge of existence to accomplish his own personal goals. Kilgore was only committed to accomplishing the goals he was commanded to do, he might’ve enjoyed it, but they were never his plans, that’s what makes his actions sane.
@@slycarlo8747 I'm not sure you are right about that. Does doing what you believe to be right make you more insane than someone who enjoys the pure killing?
That was a good movie but I respectfully disagree I think the movie open range was just a little better just my opinion but good pick for you I liked it too.👍
What an impressive and impactful role that Duvall added to this movie. He was actually humorous in a film that definitely needed a good dose of humor. An unforgettable part that really contributed in making Apocalypse Now the epic classic that it was. And I love the expression on Captain Willard’s face as Kilgore walks away at the end of this scene.
@@ΜικηςΖεζας Un, that didn’t seem to happen in Vietnam. Sure, the USA won more firefights, and the ratio was pretty insane. But the initial goal wasn’t to kill as many as possible. We tried to use that method to win and lost.
I was 13 years old when my Uncle took me to this movie, when it was first released. All these years later, it is still one of my favourite movies. Thanks Uncle Louis. May you rest in peace.
I would share this film w/my 13 year old grandson, seriously…if you’re starting to hit puberty you need some real man experiences. Like learning to shoot, ride dirt bikes, peek at a playboy. 🌲⛰👨🌾🇺🇸🙏
Duvall is one of the greatest actors ever. I love him best in Lonesome Dove as Gus. Gus was talking about Jake Spoon and said something like Jake was just being Jake and it was a full time job.
Mr Duvall....You absolutely NAILED that character beyond perfection. It has been forever etched and stamped in my mind. It's strange how the whole scene and your words spring to mind on occasion. Perfect !
What was etched in my mind from this movie was the wholesale slaughter of innocent civilians in a place the US had no right to be. That and of course the conscripts caught up in this because of the pointless politics of greedy, stupid US politicians.
this movie is Full of incredible lines... I luv where kurtz/brando asks martin sheen : "Are you an Assassin...?" ... sheen answers, "I'm a Soldier" ... kurtz Corrects him, "You Are Neither... You are an Errand Boy sent by Grocery Clerks to Collect a Bill..." classic...
@@clarencebodicker3299 Robert Duval is king of this movie for me. Everything other in movie is PTSP mistyc story, only Duval dont know what is that and have no time for that, maybe in some other life, but now he is American patriot Soldier, after siriously job must do someting for himself, just remember old cowboy's and trut of " Land of brave and free"
I worked in a concrete plant and had a friend (black) who was a sergeant in Vietnam. Sometimes the workers there would use a sledgehammer to fix a stubborn steel mold, and if Leroy wasn't expecting it, he would fall to the floor because he thought it was some kind of explosive. It wasn't cool. I even saw such people making this noise right behind Him just for fun.When someone asked Him about Vietnam He would say: "go, buy a ticket and watch those heroes from the movie Apocalypse, don't ask me".
You can take it as you will, but I knew Him and I know He wouldn't mind me pointing it out. I worked with Him for eight years, the work was very hard and He was qualified to work in the office or even not to work at all, but as He said His body was adapted to hard effort, not only physical. What I described did not happen every day but I witnessed such situations several times.
@@CK-dd7eq Because OP is likely a BLM commie. Ironic because his friend allegedly fought Charlie. If only today’s Leftist scum knew the horrors of communism. With small, targeted tactical nukes we could have decimated communism and left a clean Viet Nam for the future. Instead, we have unionized labor and Joe Biden
One other funny aspect of this scene is the way Capt Willard, who has seen unbelievable things, looks at Kilgore after he says "someday this war's gonna end."
I love how with all of the aerial communications you can see the Cessna Skymaster forward air controller doing his pass in the background of this scene marking the target areas.
every time I think back to my years in Afghanistan and how 5 of the 6 platoon sgts I worked with ended up dead or crippled I am reminded of this scene. This is exactly how they acted.
What’s horrifying (and somewhat cool) is that he genuinely just portrays the unwitting monster. Personally, his goals revolve around peace and safety. That’s why he makes sure both the woman and child get out to a hospital, just moments before he calls in fire on the monsters in the jungle.
So funny to think when I was younger I took that line as him encouraging everyone and contradicting his previous lines and attitude with optimism that it struck me odd. It's so clear it's the opposite, it's amazing!
I think it’s a matter of fact statement with the realization that his identity and motivation are entwined with it. I don’t think it’s about “fun”. It’s about “what am I without this?”
When I enlisted in the USAF in the 80s. We had an old TSgt that was a Vietnam vet. He had a chest full of medals. They almost went up to the collar. He would always hit the deck when we war gaming and bomb simulations would go off. They finally made him retire. I'll never forget that guy. 28 yrs later, I to was put out to pasture.
One of the most iconic moments in film history! All the better because was performed buy an equally iconic actor. One of my favorite actors all time and, that includes a vast array of iconic actors!
The first two things that comes to mind when I hear Apocalypse Now are that famous line "I love the smell of Napalm in the morning" and the legendary helicopter scene..........great movie.....
When I was younger and surfed a lot. That line, if I say it’s safe to surf this beach it’s safe to surf this beach! Now you either surf or fight! Always cracked me up.. 😂
As an actual Vietnam War veteran who served with the 1/18th infantry Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division as a combat medic for my first six months in-country. I then became an Official U.S. Army war correspondent and extended my original tour with two six months extensions. I do not feel that this movie in any way represents the actual day to day lives of U.S. Army and Marine combat troops in Nam. This was Hollywood and the story was written by someone who never even visited South vietnam let alone served in the U.S. Military over there. Just giving you my insight! StocktonRob
Marlon brando is a legend and francis ford copella is way ahead of his time !. This is by far one of the best war films ever . I even bought the re deux
Huge Fan of Duval- remember Gus in Lonesome Dove? think on an interview once he said it was his favorite part----this part is right up there im sure...
I’ve got a friend who died recently who looked just like Robert Duvall. He used to wear a old worn red baseball cap. He used to work on the door at one of my Acid House clubs circa 1989/92. Then he went Hong Kong & did some Raves in the jungle .
Teddy Roosevelt was an officer in the Spanish/American war. He was mounted and bullets were wizzing everywhere. One of his men was hiding in a ditch. Roosevelt scolded him "I'm on a horse! Now get up here!" The soldier stood up and immediately got his head blown off. Years later Roosevelt was quoted saying 'I always felt bad about that one."
Interesting character, TR. Killing thousands of animals on safari, colonialist adventures in Latin America. Mostly a jackass, but it worked during his times.
If there was ever, a movie character, that you could describe as " Gung--Ho "............he`s it !!!!!!! All his lines in Apocalypse Now, are just really really cool, he should have had an Oscar for this performance.
I was 11th Cav after Nam....I had many "thank you's" from Vietnam Vets...and I would tell them.."I appreciate it, but you guys paved the way...Allons !!!
His mannerism, with his body and his hands, when he starts on, do you smell that....? I could swear that I was watching an actual video from the war and not acting... It's just brilliant. I can't imagine seeing this movie for the first time ever on the big screen.
I think it has to do something with human nature. You can geniunely care about a stranded family in front of you, but at the moments notice you rain literal fire and brimstone on your enemies.
Whoosh. The entire scene is about mass murder. The injured child scene was a genius move to show how deranged Kilgore was. Save the kid but reminisce about slaughtering 'stinkin' dinks' 'Napalm, son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell? The whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end'
@@jimmymcjimmyvich9052 Patton didn't flinch. MacArthur didn't flinch. Chesty Puller didn't flinch. In real life, when they were on the front lines. As said, so to speak, in this movie, there are those that know they will not get a scratch.
Duvall is clearly one of the best actors of his era and maybe ever. He could do it all, whether badass or tenderhearted. One of my all time favorites... Check out Second Hand Lions for an entirely different sort of role but just as well acted. That movie is another of my favorites...
One of the top 3 war films ever made IMHO. So well written and acted. Terrific photography. And done BEFORE there was CG!! Details....when the Vietnamese old woman approaches the Col with a baby....they don''t smack the old woman or shoot her and the baby (as would happen in some airhead type war film...low budget"....Col "Duvall" has the baby and old woman taken to safety. Well done. Small things... Would have loved for the same people to have made the movie today....releasing AN on 4k Bluray with a Dolby Atmos track....reference qulity.....
It isn't really a war film though, war isn't its main focus. Its more about morality and philosophy of human nature, a journey into deepest corners of human soul.
That should be everyone's reaction when somebody flags them with a weapon. The way the guy says sorry I would assume it was unintentional and not part of the script, but left in.
can not believe Robert Duvall was ever this young .the man is one of the best actors ever .. out ... P.S. love the smell of gunpowder in the morning !!!😁
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Still one of the best acting scenes in film history. Robert duvall always plays a character spot on. His mix of care and and don't care in this scene is iconic. capturing the brutality and also the calmness of war
Я почти всё понял.
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I totally agree
The best scene ever in a war movie.
“Someday, this wars’ gonna end”……and you can’t quote tell if he’s hopeful or disappointed. That, to me, is the essence of a great actor/actress…..they can leave you wondering about the characters true intention in the same way that we wonder about people in every day life. He brings that script to life.
"Some day this war is going to end" the look of disappointment on his face is priceless!
👍Almost like saying "enjoy it while you can"!
He lives for it
Thanks American man, for spread freedoom all around the world.
@@maximilianorocca5164 As Putin is "liberating" Ukraine right now...
@@pekkasupa2798 putin is just another dictator.
It is not coincidence that Vietnam war, usa loose it, is an not developed country.
The same for north corea
The same for Afganisthan
The same for cuba
Etc etc.
Capitalism have bad things, but is the best system right now. Just check the data.
The part of Ucraine that will belong to russia, will be just like that.
The maddest charcter in a movie full of them. Great performance from Mr Duvall.
I think that title belongs to Mr Brando’s portrayal of the colonel.
@@slycarlo8747 Perhaps, but to my mind Kurtz understood that war was hell and to win you had to make worse hell than the other guy. He wanted power and understood how to get it. A kind of rational madness.
Kilgore loved war. Saw it as sport. Never wanted to go home, win, the war to end.
He gets my vote.
@@Moggy471 If you’ve only watched the newest cut of the movie I’d understand where you get that from but in my opinion he was meant to portray the cowards that commanded a lot of these men to go and die. He’s really never shown doing anything in the movie besides ordering other men to commit the violence while he revels in it once the enemy has been dealt with. Even during the helicopter attack scene, he is viewing the entire thing from a distance with Captain Willard through his binoculars. Kurtz embodies the exact opposite leader, a man willing to take himself to the edge of existence to accomplish his own personal goals. Kilgore was only committed to accomplishing the goals he was commanded to do, he might’ve enjoyed it, but they were never his plans, that’s what makes his actions sane.
@@slycarlo8747 I'm not sure you are right about that. Does doing what you believe to be right make you more insane than someone who enjoys the pure killing?
@@slycarlo8747 I'm enjoying this conversation BTW mate. You raise good points.
I love how he didn't so much as flinch when that mortar round landed behind him, while the to soldiers next to him duck for cover.
"He was one of those guys who had that weird light about him. You just knew that he wasn't gonna get so much as a scratch here."
It's called....a script....ya numbnut.
Two*
@@BeavisChipolte That's a great line, iconic description of the character.
That's because it's a movie 😂
"CHARLIE DON'T SURF!" Robert Duvall's best role.
"What do you know about surfing Major?? Your from Goddamned New Jersey"!
Love that song, too!
@@seanmcnally4818Tears for Fears stole a line from it. Everybody wants to rule the world
That was a good movie but I respectfully disagree I think the movie open range was just a little better just my opinion but good pick for you I liked it too.👍
@@davidtucker7219 🤣
What an impressive and impactful role that Duvall added to this movie. He was actually humorous in a film that definitely needed a good dose of humor. An unforgettable part that really contributed in making Apocalypse Now the epic classic that it was. And I love the expression on Captain Willard’s face as Kilgore walks away at the end of this scene.
Perdí a dos tíos en esta guerra. De 19 y 20 años. Así que le veo lo gracioso.
"Smells like victory" Most iconic movie line ever.
...and ironic.
Oxymoron
@@nonnimeme9670 why? If you burn your enemies you will win
@@ΜικηςΖεζας The irony is that, they didn't win.
@@ΜικηςΖεζας Un, that didn’t seem to happen in Vietnam.
Sure, the USA won more firefights, and the ratio was pretty insane.
But the initial goal wasn’t to kill as many as possible. We tried to use that method to win and lost.
I was 13 years old when my Uncle took me to this movie, when it was first released. All these years later, it is still one of my favourite movies. Thanks Uncle Louis. May you rest in peace.
Lol wtf was going through his mind dragging a 13yr old to this?
@@mtmadigan82 Different time. I am a Gen
X. He was WW2 generation.
I would share this film w/my 13 year old grandson, seriously…if you’re starting to hit puberty you need some real man experiences. Like learning to shoot, ride dirt bikes, peek at a playboy. 🌲⛰👨🌾🇺🇸🙏
@@robertfitch310 Thanks. I agree. The only part that scared the S out of me was the tiger scene. No idea that was coming.
@@robertfitch310 Real Man Stuff. Something you don't hear often. Thanks
Who could've guessed that these two minutes will make the guy remembered for eternity?
Unsure what most folks will remember about Duvall, but I would assume that The Godfather might be pretty high on the "list".
They should have made a full movie about his character.
Nah, "dont worry about anything frankie five angels". The best
@@diegolopez6225 one of the most incredible scenes ever for sure
Nah, his role as Gus from “Lonesome Dove” is his best work and character imo.
One of the reason why Apocalypse Now is such a good movie is the performance of Robert Duvall. One of the best supporting characters ever in film!
From this, to the Godfather, the Apostle, and A Family Thing...Robert Duval has always been one of my very favorite actors.
Don't forget FALLING DOWN with Michael Douglas, too....and he was great in LONESOME DOVE!
Don't forget days of thunder & falling down
Don't forget "To Kill a Mockingbird."
The Apostle is an airtight perfect movie, flawless.
I loved him in Colors too
Duvall is one of the greatest actors ever. I love him best in Lonesome Dove as Gus. Gus was talking about Jake Spoon and said something like Jake was just being Jake and it was a full time job.
_"If this is how Kilgore fought the war... I started wonder what they had against Kurtz."_
Scary shit.
Tbh Kilgore treated both civilians and wounded enemies with respect.
@@norfangl3480It was just a cover, to make himself look like a honorable Man despite the fact that he just massaced whole village.
I'm hearing you bro 👍
@@PolishGod1234to be fair, ordinary civilian women put a grenade in one of the Huey’s. At that point the civilians lost the privilege of being spared
@@norfangl3480 Kurtz had gone rogue; Kilgore was useful for blowing up villages suspected of being VC.
Mr Duvall....You absolutely NAILED that character beyond perfection.
It has been forever etched and stamped in my mind. It's strange how the whole scene and your words spring to mind on occasion.
Perfect !
What was etched in my mind from this movie was the wholesale slaughter of innocent civilians in a place the US had no right to be. That and of course the conscripts caught up in this because of the pointless politics of greedy, stupid US politicians.
I love that his entire motive throughout all of this is to clear that beach so they can surf
this movie is Full of incredible lines...
I luv where kurtz/brando asks martin sheen :
"Are you an Assassin...?"
... sheen answers,
"I'm a Soldier"
... kurtz Corrects him,
"You Are Neither...
You are an Errand Boy
sent by Grocery Clerks
to Collect a Bill..."
classic...
Robert Duval steals the whole movie with this scene.
He steals it because he is the only one in it. Stupid.
Nah this is martin sheen's movie
@@clarencebodicker3299 Robert Duval is king of this movie for me. Everything other in movie is PTSP mistyc story, only Duval dont know what is that and have no time for that, maybe in some other life, but now he is American patriot Soldier, after siriously job must do someting for himself, just remember old cowboy's and trut of " Land of brave and free"
I like the way he doesn't even flinch at mortar fire.
@@antel704 I told you not to stop now let's go
The way he paused and then delivered the word ‘victory’ in a completely different tone, makes this iconic.
I worked in a concrete plant and had a friend (black) who was a sergeant in Vietnam. Sometimes the workers there would use a sledgehammer to fix a stubborn steel mold, and if Leroy wasn't expecting it, he would fall to the floor because he thought it was some kind of explosive. It wasn't cool. I even saw such people making this noise right behind Him just for fun.When someone asked Him about Vietnam He would say: "go, buy a ticket and watch those heroes from the movie Apocalypse, don't ask me".
That is a nonsense story by the sounds of it.
Why mention his race?
You can take it as you will, but I knew Him and I know He wouldn't mind me pointing it out. I worked with Him for eight years, the work was very hard and He was qualified to work in the office or even not to work at all, but as He said His body was adapted to hard effort, not only physical. What I described did not happen every day but I witnessed such situations several times.
@@CK-dd7eq Because OP is likely a BLM commie. Ironic because his friend allegedly fought Charlie. If only today’s Leftist scum knew the horrors of communism. With small, targeted tactical nukes we could have decimated communism and left a clean Viet Nam for the future. Instead, we have unionized labor and Joe Biden
Colour of his skin has no relevance to the story 😂
One other funny aspect of this scene is the way Capt Willard, who has seen unbelievable things, looks at Kilgore after he says "someday this war's gonna end."
Charlie don't surf
"but we think he should" The Clash
Correct only tools surf
Neither do worms
Doesn’t
No he didn't have a phone
Another priceless line has to be....."you either surf or you fight!"
the cinematography, the cut, the acting....pure masterclass
I love how with all of the aerial communications you can see the Cessna Skymaster forward air controller doing his pass in the background of this scene marking the target areas.
that's called O-1 I believe.
This and "I told you not to stop, now let's go" two of the most impactful lines ever uttered on film
LOL... "Never get out of the boat!"
every time I think back to my years in Afghanistan and how 5 of the 6 platoon sgts I worked with ended up dead or crippled I am reminded of this scene. This is exactly how they acted.
Have seen Ukraine today?
@@joaquinvaleri7022 😂 it ain't just top for them.
@chadpunte1731 well they are Americans in Ukraine fighting to Russia
He was one of those guys that had that weird light around him. You just knew he wasn't going to get so much as a scratch here.
"Charlie didn't get much USO... His idea of great R&R was cold rice and a little bit of rat meat..."
What’s horrifying (and somewhat cool) is that he genuinely just portrays the unwitting monster. Personally, his goals revolve around peace and safety. That’s why he makes sure both the woman and child get out to a hospital, just moments before he calls in fire on the monsters in the jungle.
lol monsters in the jungel. DATS RACIST!
Monsters? Vietnamese defending their land from American invaders.
Sure its not just standard US properganda?
@@gayan2517 you don’t understand how propaganda works, at least how I think
@@gayan2517 loooool _proper_ - GANDA
"Someday this war is going to end". Translates to: "Well we had a good run but our fun is going to come to an end soon."
So funny to think when I was younger I took that line as him encouraging everyone and contradicting his previous lines and attitude with optimism that it struck me odd. It's so clear it's the opposite, it's amazing!
I think it’s a matter of fact statement with the realization that his identity and motivation are entwined with it. I don’t think it’s about “fun”. It’s about “what am I without this?”
@@teddyjackson1902 a fact for 90% of combat veterans
@@nobstompah4850 exactly. It’s weird to me how many people misinterpret sentiment like this.
One of the most classic movie scenes of all time.
When I enlisted in the USAF in the 80s. We had an old TSgt that was a Vietnam vet. He had a chest full of medals. They almost went up to the collar. He would always hit the deck when we war gaming and bomb simulations would go off. They finally made him retire. I'll never forget that guy. 28 yrs later, I to was put out to pasture.
it's "put out to pasture"
Also 'too'
@spartacus3111 No one cares Grammer nazi
@@spartacus3111 English teacher?
Yep it's like a lot of things. The most heroic soldiers were not army core guys ..but civilians in many wars.
Thank you both for your service
Shirtless, casual, poetic, and fearless
Duvall one of the greatest actors ever!!The Great Santini was spot on!!
Robert Duvall riding around in his helicopter asking for his surfboard back was the funniest shit ever
"Highly influential. Highly complex. Highly explosive." Welcome to Apocalypse Now.
Probably one of the best lines and scenes in any movie
Every single scene from this film could be called one of the best scenes in any movie tbh
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@0:20 the colonel literally says "Get that outta here!" And slaps the soldier's M-16 Rifle....in a combat zone. Lol
One of his best , Robert Duval made some of the best one liners his own, even playing Stalin.
Não é o Robert Duvall que não entra no filme, é uma grande interpretação vde Martin Shenn...
One of the most iconic moments in film history! All the better because was performed buy an equally iconic actor. One of my favorite actors all time and, that includes a vast array of iconic actors!
The first two things that comes to mind when I hear Apocalypse Now are that famous line "I love the smell of Napalm in the morning" and the legendary helicopter scene..........great movie.....
For me its the scene of Willard finaly coming face to face with Kurtz
"Some day this war's gonna end" - greatest exit line ever
That is one of my favorite movie lines.
When I was younger and surfed a lot. That line, if I say it’s safe to surf this beach it’s safe to surf this beach! Now you either surf or fight! Always cracked me up.. 😂
Robert Duvall is so good. The diversity of his roles is amazing.
One of my favorite movies of all time.
My favorite movie. I saw it in a packed theater opening week-end in August 1979 stoned out of my mind. Changed my life.
The Helicopter attack scene with the music playing was one of the best parts of the movie
👍
One of the few actors who could go toe to toe with Brando on screen and hold his own. Ledge.
This might be the greatest sequence in film history
As an actual Vietnam War veteran who served with the 1/18th infantry Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division as a combat medic for my first six months in-country. I then became an Official U.S. Army war correspondent and extended my original tour with two six months extensions. I do not feel that this movie in any way represents the actual day to day lives of U.S. Army and Marine combat troops in Nam. This was Hollywood and the story was written by someone who never even visited South vietnam let alone served in the U.S. Military over there. Just giving you my insight! StocktonRob
Liar.
What was it actually like for you?
Que gran actuacion la de Robert Duvall. La mejor de todas sus interpretaciones.
Marlon brando is a legend and francis ford copella is way ahead of his time !. This is by far one of the best war films ever . I even bought the re deux
I never thought about it but this was a Godfather 1 reunion.
Redeux is the best
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"Don't you think it's a little hot out there for some R&R?"
This scene is movie making genius.Holds up better than any other cgi crap these days...70s,80s,90s were the hey day of cinema..
Huge Fan of Duval- remember Gus in Lonesome Dove? think on an interview once he said it was his favorite part----this part is right up there im sure...
Great film..and Gus was a great roll.
Robert Duval is a BEAST of an actor in the real to life story. BRAVO👏👏👏👏
This film is a absolute masterpiece.May not be very accurate in the depication of Nam,but by god its a great film..
I’ve got a friend who died recently who looked just like Robert Duvall. He used to wear a old worn red baseball cap. He used to work on the door at one of my Acid House clubs circa 1989/92. Then he went Hong Kong & did some Raves in the jungle .
Robert Duval carried this entire movie with his scenes...
Another great line from this movie was Martin Sheen at the Bridge. He asks the solider, "Who is in charge here?" The solider replied, "No one."
Teddy Roosevelt was an officer in the Spanish/American war. He was mounted and bullets were wizzing everywhere. One of his men was hiding in a ditch. Roosevelt scolded him "I'm on a horse! Now get up here!" The soldier stood up and immediately got his head blown off. Years later Roosevelt was quoted saying 'I always felt bad about that one."
its such a larry david moment
Interesting character, TR. Killing thousands of animals on safari, colonialist adventures in Latin America. Mostly a jackass, but it worked during his times.
Nobody better than Mr Duvall
It's all the little subtleties that makes Robert Duvall such a great actor.
Always really liked Robert Duvall. Gene Hackman is also up there too...
Beautifully shot. Modern cinema can't compare
This is one of VERY few films from the last 30-40 years that blew me away with its camera work. The camera crew were at the VERY top of their game.
Thanks to the great cinematographer Vittorio Storaro.
col kilgore was so great in that movie.....i liked the death cards he was throwing on the dead...
If there was ever, a movie character, that you could describe as " Gung--Ho "............he`s it !!!!!!! All his lines in Apocalypse Now, are just really really cool, he should have had an Oscar for this performance.
Didn't the kid from Kramer vs. Kramer win?
One of the most iconic lines in cinematic history.
I was 11th Cav after Nam....I had many "thank you's" from Vietnam Vets...and I would tell them.."I appreciate it, but you guys paved the way...Allons !!!
One of the best warmovies ever , and duval is epic ,here
One part that is always overlooked is, "Some day this war is gonna end," Classic
Phenomenal movie. Incredible acting. Epic scene.
His mannerism, with his body and his hands, when he starts on, do you smell that....?
I could swear that I was watching an actual video from the war and not acting... It's just brilliant.
I can't imagine seeing this movie for the first time ever on the big screen.
2:21 teen spirit
Nirvana reference
Someday this wars gonna end
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"Ya smell that, ya smell that?" Smells like ... victory". Gotta love that saying.
Martin Sheen has one of the best "this motherfvcker crazy" looks I've ever seen
Robert Duvall .... what a great actor. In this role he was fantastic.....
I love the sound of a huey in the morning.
The old version with 2 rotor blades yes.
Bull.
We were deprived of this when I was younger. 😆This is waaay better than Full Metal Jacket.
honnestly for a character like that its absolutely incredible that he takes the time to take care of civillians
I think it has to do something with human nature. You can geniunely care about a stranded family in front of you, but at the moments notice you rain literal fire and brimstone on your enemies.
Whoosh. The entire scene is about mass murder. The injured child scene was a genius move to show how deranged Kilgore was. Save the kid but reminisce about slaughtering 'stinkin' dinks'
'Napalm, son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for 12 hours. When it was all over, I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell? The whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end'
War IS about mass murder. @@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb
Its just an excuse. Even Willard said so.
so what ?
you wanne say the us army was not supossed to fight the vietcong?
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Absolutely fantastic movie. The music and the actors really brought it! Great movie!
What an incredible movie and acting, he doesn't even flinch with the explosions going on around him. incredible
Luv how he doesn't flinch when the bombs explode, smells like victory, and then they took his board, lol
Eh. It was acting. A real person would duck. Are you for real?
@@jimmymcjimmyvich9052 I know, but it's still Kool
@@jimmymcjimmyvich9052 Patton didn't flinch. MacArthur didn't flinch. Chesty Puller didn't flinch. In real life, when they were on the front lines. As said, so to speak, in this movie, there are those that know they will not get a scratch.
One of the best films ever made.
In real life when that detonation went off... he didn’t even flinch.
Duvall is clearly one of the best actors of his era and maybe ever. He could do it all, whether badass or tenderhearted. One of my all time favorites... Check out Second Hand Lions for an entirely different sort of role but just as well acted. That movie is another of my favorites...
One of the top 3 war films ever made IMHO. So well written and acted. Terrific photography. And done BEFORE there was CG!!
Details....when the Vietnamese old woman approaches the Col with a baby....they don''t smack the old woman or shoot her and the baby (as would happen in some airhead type war film...low budget"....Col "Duvall" has the baby and old woman taken to safety. Well done. Small things...
Would have loved for the same people to have made the movie today....releasing AN on 4k Bluray with a Dolby Atmos track....reference qulity.....
It isn't really a war film though, war isn't its main focus. Its more about morality and philosophy of human nature, a journey into deepest corners of human soul.
Crazy this is the same man that played Tom Hagen. Incredible actor.
Sublime iconic film excellent cast WILL NEVER BE MADE AGAIN AS NOONE HAS THE GUTS OR BRAINS TO MAKE A MOVIE LIKE THIS ANYMORE
Crazy... but endearing how he takes the time to make sure the mom and kid get rescued.
"Just give me back the board, Lance. It was a good board and I like it. You know how hard it is to find a board you like."
For some reason I always laugh when I see him slap that guy's rifle in the beginning of this scene.
That should be everyone's reaction when somebody flags them with a weapon. The way the guy says sorry I would assume it was unintentional and not part of the script, but left in.
Robert Duvall is amazing. He is always a scene stealer.
can not believe Robert Duvall was ever this young .the man is one of the best actors ever .. out ... P.S. love the smell of gunpowder in the morning !!!😁
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Napalm not gunpowder... you poor soul... 😂😅😂
"Some Day This War Is Gonna End"
With what I feel like is an unspoken phrase that's attached to it, "What will you be left with then."
someday this war will end...sad face
It was deliberately vague. He kind of grimaces and smiles.
It's hard to see whether it upsets or cheers him.
Gives me chills when he says (smells like victory)
What a masterpiece of cinema
A lot of Vietnam war era movies were shot in the Philippines, because of similar terrain, climate and plant life..
This was one of them..
The civil war cavlry officer hat is a great touch.
I want one
Apparently Duvall brought it with him when he flew out to start filming. He was really focused on nailing the character of Kilgore.
Robert Duvall makes a great super gung-ho military type. "The Great Santini" is another good one.