Apocalypse Now (1979) - End Credits

"The air strike hits with all its force. Balls and rain of fire sweeps down on the temple, the enemy, everything. It is the biggest firework show in history."

"This is the end..." Here are the "normal 35mm" 1979 theatrical release ending credits (source 1995 Pioneer Laserdisc).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse_Now#Endings

http://www.maverick-media.co.uk/

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[Vandcort]

What source is this from?

[MaverickMediaUK]

@Vandcort Says in the info above.

[shaneu1]

I was so glad to find this, since this is the original end credit sequence that so entranced me when I saw the original release in 1979, in a large theater in 70mm. I cannot imagine why Coppola saw fit to remove it from DVD releases and from the overstuffed "Redux" version. It was an appropriate and brilliantly creative coda to a marvellous surreal spectacle.

[MaverickMediaUK]

@shaneu1 Oh I agree with you. There's not many times I could remember sitting right to the last frame of a film, rather than dashing out as soon as the end credits start so I could get a quick drink down the pub before closing time.

[j1zz1n3m]

no trees were hurt during the making of this film.

[retrovideoquest]

Is the end credit music by The Doors too...?

[shaneu1]

@Qwerty3781122 Good boy. You should always question the opinions of others.

[Qwerty3781122]

I think that "Apocalypse now redux" is a great edition. It is not like the "Star Wars special editions" where the scenes are MODIFIED: this version ADDIED cut scenes. Who says that is "overstuffed" or "boring" says bullshit. However I am disappointed that they cut off these end credits. My question is "Why?". With this credits the redux edition would be really complete...

[Qwerty3781122]

@shaneu1 "Overstuffed"? I disagree.

[FearthePast]

Kurtz: "Drop the Bomb! Exterminate them all!" ... done...

[BlaBlog101]

As this was the ending that I originally saw the first time I watched this, I was very disappointed when I watched it in the future and this was missing. It fit into the whole package too well to be omitted. The music you hear over the black background was useless without the striking visual footage which was obviously synched with the sound. It seems to me that Coppola changed his mind for some reason (external pressure perhaps) and corrupted a perfect ending to a perfect movie.

[BlaBlog101]

Another point is that Chef calls Almighty about the air strike (presumingly giving coordinates) and it isn't until dark that Kurtz delivers his head to Willard, giving the idea that the communication had enough time to go through. The later calls to PBR from Almighty might have been to check if they were still alive. Almighty would have still carried out the mission knowing the coordinates of Kurtz, regardless of the safety of the others. They did make Willard a Major, after all...

[BlaBlog101]

This ending was the original ending I saw when I originally saw this movie on video. The music (including percussion by the Rhythm Devils, including Mickey Hart) seem to be absolutely synchronized with the scenes. Particularly striking is the incredible feedbacking guitar which goes occurs exactly when some explosions are taking place, later in the credits. To me, the whole thing was planned: music and scenery. Kurtz, the genius military planner, would have warned 'his children' to evacuate...