Apocalypse Now (1979) – Filming Locations
Drama / War · Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · Starring Martin Sheen
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.
Where was Apocalypse Now filmed?
- Manila, Philippines, Manila – Main production base and numerous scenes throughout the film. The primary filming location where most of the production took place due to lower costs and access to military equipment and personnel.
- Pagsanjan Falls, Philippines, Pagsanjan – The iconic boat journey upriver scenes. The natural waterfall and river provided the setting for the central journey sequence of the film.
- Palawan, Philippines, Puerto Princesa – Jungle warfare and combat sequences. The remote jungle terrain of Palawan provided an authentic Southeast Asian landscape for the war sequences.
- Iba, Philippines, Iba – Beach and coastal military base scenes. The coastal areas were used for military installation scenes and initial operations sequences.