The drama off-camera can sometimes trump that of the movie being made as was the case for Apocalypse Now.
Casting problems start after one week, when Harvey Keitel is sacked and replaced in the central role of Capt Willard by Martin Sheen, who proceeds to have a heart attack (at the age of 36). Marlon Brando, who can’t even be bothered to read Conrad’s Heart of Darkness in preparation for his portrayal of the crazed Kurtz, threatens not to turn up when shooting is delayed, adding that he will be keeping his $1 million advance.
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