Exploring Abandoned TV and Movie Sets: Forgotten Gems of Hollywood’s Past

Apocalypse Now, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a gripping war movie set in Vietnam. Shot in Cambodia and Vietnam, one of its pivotal scenes unfolds along the Bumbungan River. Die-hard fans can even embark on guided tours, tracing Captain Willard’s and his crew’s footsteps.

While the film earned critical acclaim, its production was plagued with problems. Coppola famously fired numerous crew members and improvised much of the script on the fly. Reflecting on the experience, the esteemed director confessed to feeling overwhelmed by the abundance of resources at his disposal, which he believes contributed to his gradual descent into madness.