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Did you mean: Apocalypse Now?
Who was considered for Apocalypse Now?
First choice to play Col. Lucas (Harrison Ford) but he wanted too much money.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Hackman was considered for an early role in the film.
Harvey Keitel was actually cast as Willard but was fired 2 weeks into production.
Actor who got the part: Martin Sheen
George Lucas was originally going to direct Apocalypse Now before Coppola chose to direct himself.
Actor who got the part: Francis Coppola
Coppola considered having friend Malick, director of Badlands etc, and his sister Talia Shire play characters from Conrad's Heart of Darkness but decided against adding the characters.
Steve McQueen turned down the role of Captain Willard. Reportedly the first actor to be offered the part.
Actor who got the part: Martin Sheen
Jack Nicholson turned down the role of Willard.
Actor who got the part: Martin Sheen
Considered for the part of Willard.
Actor who got the part: Martin Sheen
Redford was considered for a role in the film - rumored to be either Willard or Kurtz.
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