Review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) by Scott W — 11 May 2007

This is the terriffic backstory to the making of Apocalypse Now. If you liked the movie you'll love this.

This review of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991) was written by Scott W on 11 May 2007.

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse has generally received very positive reviews.

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