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Apocalypse Now (1979)

Captain Benjamin Willard

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Captain Benjamin Willard appears in Apocalypse Now (1979), portrayed by Martin Sheen. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.

Film guide · 1 film · 1979 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Captain Benjamin Willard on screen

One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.

Film guide · 1 film · 1979Main sequence runtime: 2h 27m
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    1979 · 2h 27m

    Portrayed by Martin Sheen · screen performanceMovie guide
    MoviHero score93/100MUST WATCH

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Captain Benjamin Willard?

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Martin Sheen plays Captain Benjamin Willard in Apocalypse Now.

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WHY THE CHARACTER WORKS

What defines Captain Benjamin Willard

Martin Sheen’s performance in Apocalypse Now is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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KEEP EXPLORING

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