Apocalypse Now: The Lost Photo Archive

Gerretsen was a renowned freelance photographer working in Vietnam when he got the call from Coppola, who was looking for a combat photographer for a war movie. He spent six months in the Philippines, shooting thousands of images, offering an intimate glimpse of the turmoil and excitement of a Hollywood spectacle rising out of the unpredictable climate of the Philippine rainforest. His astute reflections of his experience on set are as fascinating as his photography, and the making of the film is equally legendary.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2021
Publisher: Prestel

Gerretsen, a renowned freelance photographer, was hired by Coppola to capture the war movie "Apocalypse Now" in Vietnam. With exclusive access to the film's cast, crew, and behind-the-scenes drama, Gerretsen spent six months in the Philippines, capturing thousands of images. These full-color photographs offer a unique glimpse into the turmoil and excitement of a Hollywood spectacle set against the unpredictable climate of the Philippine rainforest. Gerretsen's photographs showcase the star power of Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, and Dennis Hopper, as well as the sprawling sets and the integration of the Southeast Asian jungle into the filming. Throughout the book, Gerretsen's insightful reflections on his experience on set are as captivating as his photography. While "Apocalypse Now" remains one of the most critically acclaimed movies of all time, the making of the film is equally legendary. Nearly fifty years later, Gerretsen's photographs serve as a testament to Coppola's artistic achievements and a pivotal era in American cultural history.

Weight: 1768g
Dimension: 248 x 308 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791388083