Martin Sheen (Apocalypse Now)

[@PaulOutsidetheWalls]

People thought his performance was frightening? His performance as Captain Williard was one of the greatest performances in cinema history.

[@TheWayoftheSith]

+Steve M Well back then that kind of raw acting that transcends acting and just becomes real, for the actor and for people that where used to stylised hollywood, well still is actually but would definitely feel alot more frightening for people back then. These days we don't get that kind of acting because well great directors are hard to come by, they are on the fringes in the indie scene and well hollywood only gives a few of a them a shot at making a 'blockbuster' so we only get to see that once a while, only for the ones that make a great film that breaks through its cult status and gets recognized everywhere. Sometimes we get to see a convergence of a great director, great actor and a great piece of literature to base it off on that resonates with what was happening at the time (that is also relevant to this day about hollowness of war and how people best come to terms with it without deluding themselves) like in Apocalypse Now, and have the story be translated well with a fair bit of creativity to make it all work somehow. Its a doubley rare occurence.

[@samholder196]

watch "Hearts of Darkness" -- which is the documentary, behind-the-scenes work of Apocalypse Now. Then you'll see it.

[@xfinafire]

I only see Martin Sheen as Captain Willard. If I ever meet him, I’ll say “Morning Captain!”

[@AliKhan-ft1uu]

Martin Sheen got so sick during this movie. Got the heat stroke

[@c0l1n_m45]

I think people found it frightening because of Willard’s pent up anger and sadness which drives him that so many people can relate to but don’t want to deal with head on.

[@waynej2608]

That Martin Sheen wasn't even nominated for best actor, for Apocalypse, Now, remains a great mysyery. One that I shall never understand.

[@frostylunetta]

Agree. He totally deserved at least a nomination

[@davebartosh5]

Duvall got the nomination for Kilgore. Which was more a spectacular, but brief appearence. Hollywood works in mysterious ways.

[@joemckim1183]

@@davebartosh5 But Duvall's role was in the Supporting Actor category. But I guess that prior to this movie Martin was just a working class actor and not a star yet.

[@davebartosh5]

@@joemckim1183 Many argue that Martin Sheen is still not much of an actor. The whole family jokes about it and Charlie often. Martin was best known from the Flipper TV series, although he had several other small roles. The other factor is that Zeotrope Studios is sort of independant of Hollywood on purpose, and that probably affected the Academy's take on the fim.

[@joemckim1183]

@@davebartosh5 You can't argue him not being a good actor on The West Wing.

[@marccash100]

Fuckin amazing! "I'm an alcoholic you know..." got to be a great person to say that on TV like that!

[@jerimiahstephens8580]

He probably tied a couple on before the interview so he was feeling lose lol

[@briandoherty1043]

@@jerimiahstephens8580 really?

[@nanny287]

The great Jack Lemon shocked all with the same admission on “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” He was so excellent in the film “The Days of Wins and Roses,” wherein he played an alcoholic, it no one knew at the time. RIP, Jack Lemon. ❤

[@joemckim1183]

It's crazy that both Martin and Charlie Sheen both who had their first big leading roles in Vietnam movies, 2 of the best Vietnam movies ever made.

He deserved an Oscar for his portrayal

[@waynej2608]

Exactly. He wasn't even nominated, which goes contrary to all rational thought!

[@TH__.]

Yup for sure

[@AlonsoRules]

He wasn't even nominated. Absolutely pathetic from the Academy.

[@marknewton6984]

He deserved an Oscar.

[@gdupkwin9676]

He absolutely did this movie is a masterpiece

[@richardconner15]

THE DOORS SOUNDTRACK IN THIS MOVIE, REALLY PUNCHED UP THE SCENE'S THAT WERE SURREAL.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Oh Yeah.

[@crazypolite]

Yeah pretty much any music that sounds like Heroine make a Vietnam movie a movie

[@7d7e7f7]

Definitely should've won best picture. It's a brilliant movie. The cinematography and directing alone are worthy not to mention the star studded cast and plot.

[@gb032645]

One of the best movies ever made. Should have gotten the Oscar for Best Picture in 1979.

[@sachinpandey5090]

Well it did win the Palme d'Or and was nominated for Best Picture in Academy Awards.

[@MrSimi71]

One of the greatest under-rated actors.

[@sepse7en261]

This is a man that came to grips. And he found his way to the life he deserves, as we all do. I love this

[@marccresta880]

Great actor..

[@elchoya100]

Charlie sheens narration on PLATOON ,always reminds me of martin sheens voice over on apocalypse now.

[@flumpyhumpy]

I think now, looking back, that we did not fight the enemy. We fought ourselves.

[@daveyboy_]

Air Mobile. Wellll , those boys just could'nt stay put !

[@LV_FUD80]

Hot Shots - Part Deux: (Martin and Charlie simultaneously) "I LOVED YOU IN WALL STREET!"

[@nenabunena]

Yeah they ha e the same voice

[@xPUNISHER84x]

“I LOVED YOU ON WALL STREET!” 🚣‍♀️

[@NaturaBreeze]

Great voice :) perfect for the voice over

[@steveconn]

Later With Bob Costas was great. No bullshit, adult interviews. Extinct format.

[@ulkkulkkadian9405]

Today we can say we have Joe Rogan, bigger longer and uncut. Although isn't always adult, just sometimes.

[@Yodavid1]

@@ulkkulkkadian9405 sometimes he'll just give us some antivax shit disguised as "i'm just asking questions"

[@ulkkulkkadian9405]

@@Yodavid1 yeah I heard some of his doubts of the covid vaccines, not vaccines in general. In my opinion reasonable doubts, anyway I have my two shots. I like his podcast, that doesn't mean I agree with everything they say.

[@webdrive1]

I love a man that speaks from the heart.. no BS. A rarity in Hollywood.

[@DaisyLee1963]

In this interview Martin Sheen mentions that he was too old for the role of Williard. It's amazing to me that as closely as I've watched this movie I never noticed that he was too old for the character. His role was so iconic I completely missed that fact.

[@Tittymaster]

That may be just his own personal opinion, everyone else touted to play Willard (Robert Redford, Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, and especially Steve McQueen and Gene Hackman) were all older than Martin Sheen. The US command sending a more mature, experienced military policeman (also kinda in the theme of "before you retire, we have one last mission for you"), after the first guy joined the cult instead of executing Kurtz, would make sense as well, opposed to sending another young, impressionable Tween up the river who's likely to fail.

[@nirvana454]

Martin Sheen was absolutely brilliant in that role. We are all lucky that he was cast for that part because it was a work of genius that we'd otherwise have missed.

[@ColKurtzknew]

"I wanted a mission and for my sins they gave one and when it was all over I'd never want another one."

[@tiffsaver]

A wonderful, eye-opening interview with a great actor. Thanks.

[@jetara3082]

I think there are two things that say alot about Martin Sheen....That in all that Hollywood chaos he is married for almost 60(!) years now...and that he admits he is an alcoholic in front of everyone. Great Man, real Idol.

[@johnbalducci1502]

thee greatest war movie of all time period ! Sorry "platoon" & "full metal" were great but this is the king. Duvalls performance alone ?

[@beflygelt]

everything alone.

[@redbulljones]

4640jds Deer hunter isn't really a war movie, the most effective moments are at home.

[@mrartboy1]

Idiot!..they are 2 totally different kinds of movie about the same subject, can't you see that??

[@kierantaylor777]

if you think it was a war movie you missed the whole point.

[@jimbob1427]

This and das boot

[@JaalsBoi]

Martin Sheen is awesome, Charlie is just a shadow of his father.

[@tommydarko1984]

Perfect casting. A vulnerable, lost man trying to find himself. In the end he finds his fractured self staring back at him, he kills this entity within himself to become his strongest form.

[@MrFreekbrother]

The movie that defined the man. Sheen IS Willard!

[@marknewton6984]

...is Marlowe.

[@anniemihn]

Legendary actor. He was amazing as Willard.

[@bluemanchicago9421]

This is a great Man......thanks Mr Martin Sheen. You are a true Warrior.

[@KingwoodStudios]

Now I see where Charlie gets his craziness.

[@ericstaples7220]

You're just now seeing the drugs and alcohol?

[@AnneLiesveld]

Same difference though if Martin was a straight unable to control his intake alcoholic than how is it that when Charlie lives in the same world as Martin does he is never considered an addict or if he admits that much (even once) he waves his magician wand and heals himself. I think it is a part of living in a generation that Martin sheen was where people were not allowed to be respected if they were free as a bird like he was.

[@domusvita]

Stupid comment. Didn't get better with age.

[@xfinafire]

Martin is nothing like his son.

[@mck7646]

Martin is class all day long. Charlie is just crazy and not the acting talent that his dad is.

[@rupowell2821]

Great actor, great character..came over to Ireland at one point and went to college and was a regular student for a year or two with all the other kids and fitted in amazingly

[@keldonmcfarland2969]

The Saigon hotel room scene is one of the most realistic war movie scenes in cinematic history.

[@ultrasions]

This is the greatest film ever, no debate.

[@isabeamon1190]

It is certainly in my greatest films of all time list along with The Godfather and The Godfather Part II. Francis Ford Coppola had unbelievable vision.

[@andrewwebster2598]

Or Taxi Driver, Jaws

[@KansaSCaymanS]

Should have won the Oscar for his performance, but astoundingly, he wasn't even nominated.

[@jawoody9745]

You are brilliant, Martin! You have worked through so much!

[@CaesarDarias]

“I had done that scene in bars. I had done that scene at home. You know, in my drunkenness. I’m an alcoholic.” I’m sure there are others but the only other actor who I’ve heard be so calm and so honest describing their alcohol demons is Dick Van Dyke. Most actors have a team of lawyers and publicists hiding the fact that they’re not perfect. Here Sheen makes no excuses. And I agree with others that this is the best talk show, ever. Costas was always prepared with a lot of research, asked atypical questions… actually listened and, get this, asked follow-up questions. Of course, a genius executive cancelled the show.

[@The01t]

He was 35 or something when he nailed a film coming out on top with Brando, Ford, Fishbourne etc. Why the hell was this guy not given more film roles untill then??

[@waynej2608]

Great question.

[@JUNKY33]

dont forget hopper...

[@benbirch2393]

Because he's not a paedo

[@johnnymarlin819]

Sheen's greatest acting into the darkness of man period !!

[@peterb2325]

johnny marlin Have you’ve ever read Conrad?

[@johnnymarlin819]

@@peterb2325 Yes it's brilliant.The hearts of darkness going up the river to finally face Kurtz who has gone insane..

[@GVernon]

What a great interview. Sheen really opened up. I’ll never watch the film in the same way again.

[@3.2Carrera]

Saying the filming of that masterpiece is the stuff of legend is such an under-rated statement.

[@dxestrada]

And why don't ppl have interviews like this now

[@Kamoblue]

Probably fear. Either that, or pride. (As if the general public doesn't know anyway)

[@youfoolwarrenisdead6400]

We live an age of total bullshit. It's all about selling some book now, while promoting the so called liberal agenda. I didn't even know there were interviews like this until now.

[@bryanwisri8661]

yeah interviews like these were more genuine, informative and straight from the horse's mouth.

[@MakoSucks]

the writers strike and reality tv.

[@jamesholley]

Because the popular press would take them to the cleaners. They don't want honesty, just razzmatazz.

[@Ekulssorc1000]

I think this interview proves that a little bit of that Sheen craziness runs in the family. But I think Martin channeled it a little better than his son Charlie.

[@haroldandmod]

I’m glad he mentioned Malick, Badlands is one of his best performances imo

[@diegofianza3525]

Costas, THE best interviewer...always asks a coherent string of penetrating and specific questions.

[@cheeseandonions9558]

Costas interviewing Costas would be very interesting to watch

[@AnneLiesveld]

Thanks for putting this up so that anyone born after 1940 (aka when Martin was born and more specifically after 1980 was when I was born) can get a glimpse of Martin talking about himself at his worst to maybe attempt to figure out some of the gyst of his son's struggles.

[@russellbarndt6579]

I appreciate the opportunity to watch the interview, I appreciate the movie and the vision that we exist in two worlds, an inner world within ourselves and the world we watch, along with a acid trip I was able to look at myself from an outside perspective...

[@wagzlite]

awesome, his son looks like him so much. Martin did the best job ever in this movie. Love it!! I'm a recovering alcoholic and his part played it out, specially in the beginning.

[@DungeonStudio]

Marty is one of the most REAL actors I've seen. So humble and honest about himself. Yet, still something lurking underneath the surface still. (The alcoholic demon never dies!) Sadly, I saw Badlands AFTER Apocalypse Now, but could totally relate that the hotel room scene could've worked in BOTH movies. Had Mallick given Sheen the chance to show how Kit was on his own before or after meeting Sissy - I bet we'd see almost the exact same performance from him.

[@samm1809]

2:03 "Dad when I grow up I wanna be like you in Apocalypse Now. What's that red stuff on your hand?" "Uhhhhh.... Tiger blood...."

[@imranhussein3908]

Strange how relatable what he said about being afraid of all the wrong things is.

[@aaronbeaumont9073]

martin sheen made one of the best performances in apocalypse now

[@AlonsoRules]

Martin Sheen didn't even get nominated for the Oscar for his work. One of the greatest injustices in the history of cinema.

[@marknewton6984]

He should have won.

[@danajames8889]

One of his most sensitive and vulnerable performances was in "The Subject Was Roses". Great movie that was once a stage play.

[@bapyou]

5:56 "A-wompbomp-aloobomp-balomp-bam-boom!" Truer words have never been spoken.

[@KyloRen4238]

Martin Sheen Shows 1. Harvey - Two and a Half Men 2005 2. Sgt. Seymour Skinner - The Simpsons 1997 Movies 3. Uncle Ben Parker - The Amazing Spider-Man 1, 2 2012 - 2014 4. Jason Wynn - Spawn 1997 Games 5. Illusive Man - Mass Effect 2, 3, Legendary Edition 2010 - 2012 - 2021

[@slipnorris5882]

great interview. I can really relate about Sheen insecurity at an earlier age.

[@wagzlite]

awesome, his soon looks like him so much. Martin did the best job ever in this movie. Love it!!

[@philippusbakker9857]

Best Movie ever made.

[@longy88]

Geezer. Very good too hear him talk about his issues so up front. Gives me hope.

[@ScarySpots]

That opening scene was amazing and perfect for the setup of the character

[@Winnie122459]

One of my all time favorite movies!

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

What a Great Movie and IMO, the Best Motion Picture in the History of the World.

[@dedrickmcconnell621]

Charlie looks and has his mannerisms IMO.

[@isabelsiete10]

agree Lol!

[@skiinginmt]

You probably look and sound like whoever raise you too! lol

[@abigailsockeye1586]

Winning!

[@Modernww2fare]

and his voice

[@donna25871]

At 1.17 I see Charlie in his mannerism and voice.

[@Kenzo8110]

That movie was perfection I can’t see anyone playing that role other than Martin sheen it’s his eyes and voice and Francis knew that and that’s why Harvey Keitel was fired

[@Zockopa]

Apocalypse Now was the only movie i went to the cinema twice in a row because i just was plain AWED by the movie. And i mean the theatric version not the directors cut.

[@plasticweapon]

the theatrical version is the only one i want or need.

[@marvindebot3264]

Same here, only time I've ever seen a film trice at the theater. I was fortunate enough to catch the 70mm release, I still have the program.

[@YouzTube99]

@Zockopa Agreed. At stunning, immersive experience in a proper cinema with a large screen and good sound system. I tried watching it at home and it's just not the same.

[@marknewton6984]

Theatric version best. Redux no good.

[@anniemihn]

And man, how handsome he is!

[@allyd6143]

Excellent performance from Sheen.

[@2TomDog]

We all just gona pretend that Nike add didn't happen?

[@steveconn]

Nah, Little Richard's great. True king of rock n' roll

[@JM-tf4nk]

Lmao 😂

[@pattij6249]

RIP Little Richard

[@shessoheavy6130]

IKR, so obnoxious. It took the air right out of the interview.

[@JoeTyler85]

the Illusive Man

[@DeronFuller]

Thanks for posting this.

[@teresaferrer4748]

Omg!! Martin Sheen is amazing!

[@tippyray]

I liked the Little Richard Nike ad at the end. LR always cracks me up.

[@yobhsiFehT]

Part of me is really glad that classic Nike commercial is at the end of this:D

[@JimmyFallonRox898]

People, Martin is the father of Charlie...So if you're gonna say something, say "CHARLIE sounds like his DAD" Not that Martin sounds like Charlie...Charlie got his voice from his dad. I Love Martin Sheen

[@cinemaarchivesnirvana2847]

Perhaps my favorite male film character of all time .

[@AnneLiesveld]

That quote still astonishes me!! :)

[@user-xj2sm3xd5l]

This was actually a beautiful movie about the ugliness of humanity. Love it. I respect Martin Sheen 200% more than Charlie Sheen

[@leroyfisher9768]

Martin Sheen was magnificent and playing the role of Captain Willard but I read somewhere that the role was first offered to Steve McQueen it would have been very interesting to see McQueen and Brando on the silver screen together

[@kamuelalee]

Awesome actor!

[@jupitermoongauge4055]

So glad Martin played this role rather than eastwood , McQueen or Pacino. None of the others that coppola wanted before sheen would have been anywhere as right for the character of willard

[@manos3790]

Being cast over those three legends is some achievement in itself.

[@peterb2325]

Yes he had and had an intensity, a broodingness , fire in the eyes, that was perfect for this part. He was the perfect choice. Badlands he has it.

[@AdrianHepburn-vz9yr]

What an interview!

[@jimmorrison5520]

Wished interviews could be like that today. Sadly, they are too superficial nowadays.

[@nintendianajones64]

Interesting that he mentions Julian Beck who played Kane the old man in Poltergeist 2! Nice tribute.

[@bsdgffishtuna5186]

perfect voice.

[@AliKhan-ft1uu]

Francis ford took a lot of risks without the fear of failing. He took a chance with Al Pacino’s casting in Godfather despite the resistance from the producers and he took a chance with Martin Sheen in apocalypse now. And the results speak for themselves!

[@OnTheLibCompOnceMore]

Sheen shines!

[@MuscleDaddyCMH]

One of the great bafflements was the lack of awards for his performance

[@tonym994]

had the great pleasure of meeting him while he was shooting' Monument Ave 'in greater Boston .very good indie crime film. .he's one of those short actors that you have to see up close to realize how short they are .I'm not tall ,and he's shorter than me .good guy! in' Apocalypse now' he had lots of great lines.........."I told you not to stop this boat"(right after he wastes that unarmed Vietnamese woman ).I remember Siskel & Ebert agreeing that his ability to take a human life (on screen)w/ out passion or feeling was pretty scary .that's what ol' Marlon was babbling about to him in that cave .that film isn't for everybody, but I like it big time.

[@snipo233]

Martin Sheen had a Leo Dicaprio moment with his hand He kept shooting the scene just like Leo in Django Unchained during the dinner scene

[@LoveABun]

No, Leo had a Martin moment!

[@gregoryalberts2503]

Wow. Thank you.

[@blackbird5634]

After watching the Apocalypse Now Redux version, there's no going back to the original release. There's not enough meat in the first edition, the Redux offers so much more ''protein.''

[@trevina-wc9df]

For me this was real at time it could of been me .Troy from Sydney Australia

[@Phractal]

Very interesting....I hope he can transfer some of that wisdom to his son who is obviously wrestling with his own demons. "I was going to the worst place in the world and I didn't even know it yet" - Willard

[@nhmooytis7058]

Only on the hotel room scene that performance should have won him an Oscar...

[@savingtrace2952]

They were gonna make him a major for this, and he wasn't even in their f***in' army anymore.

[@CuddleMuffinry]

@Tiefighterr I'm not sure anyone else appreciated that reference, but for what it's worth you just blew my mind.

[@loveisthelaw20042004]

just think about the heavys on this cast???its unbelievable. i dont think that many great actors have ever been assembled in this way ever.

[@matthewhood3594]

I can only see Martin Sheen as Jed Bartlet after watching West Wing. Watch west wing and then apocalypse now and it’s like it’s two complete different people

[@woodscw50]

of that dance of a time " of a tour "

[@Squeeby]

thanks for posting

[@FriedEggsWithChips]

@razbigranicu I also personally believe Sheen is in the same league as De Niro & Pacino but has not had the same success due to his choices (and those of directors). De Niro once said that, "the talent is in the choices" which I believe to be true. Not every actor will get this kind of job offer twice! It's all about how these great actors USE their talent, not so much about the 'quantity' of talent that they have. Range, however, is a bit more of an issue.

[@UBAstarkiller2425]

if you ask me Martin Sheen is the one thats WINNING

[@SmileSMYLE]

Congratulations 💍 Dadddy