Few productions have been as troubled and chaotic as Francis Ford Coppola's epic war film, "Apocalypse Now." For starters, the lead had to be recast halfway through filming, shoots were postponed due to unforeseen reasons, and real-life sociopolitical factors constantly interfered with the projected schedule. This, however, was just the tip of the "Apocalypse Now" iceberg. The true extent of the horrors documented in "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse" highlights the uncomfortably tense environment on set, exacerbated by interpersonal clashes, health issues/hygiene concerns, and extreme weather. To say that things took a hellish turn would be an understatement, but Coppola and co. had no option but to power through.
To make matters worse, Typhoon Olga hit the Philippines in 19