Who was originally going to direct "Apocalypse Now"?
I remember hearing my parents speak of 1979's "Apocalypse Now" in hushed tones. It was so dangerous that I wasn't allowed to watch it, but so good that I would definitely HAVE to watch it once I was old enough.
Being plagued by production issues, Martin Sheen nearly dying, and being based on a book called "Heart of Darkness" only helped to increase its allure.
It's also one of the reasons (just one, don't freak out on me) why Francis Ford Coppola is often cited as one of the best directors to ever get behind the camera. But he wasn't originally supposed to be the director. Who was?
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Correct Answer: George Lucas
The answer is: George Lucas. Apocalypse Now is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made. It's moody, mysterious, and enthralling. But originally Francis Ford Coppola was attached to it as a producer, with none other than George Lucas set to direct. Once he was caught up in Star Wars it's hard to imagine Lucas doing pretty much anything else, and really hard to imagine what his version of this legendary film would have looked like.Source
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