Apocalypse Now (1979) Poster, Australian

Apocalypse Now (1979) Poster, Australian

Artist: Bob Peak (1927-1992)

Unframed: 39 x 26 in. (99 x 66 cm)

It is rare to find this piece unfolded, as the vast majority were folded for distribution.

This American epic war film was directed, produced and co-written by Francis Ford Coppola, and stars Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen and Dennis Hopper. The documentary, Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now was difficult to make, owing to the extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems, and almost destroyed the life and career of Coppola. Brando arrived on the set overweight and unfamiliar with his lines. Sheen unfortunately suffered a heart attack during filming. Even though the making of this film was plagued with many problems, the finished film is considered a masterpiece.