Apocalypse Now
1979
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Coppola was born at Henry Ford Hospital, and those two connections to Henry Ford inspired the Coppolas to choose the middle name "Ford" for their son. [20] [21] Francis is the middle of three children: his older brother was August Coppola and his younger sister is actress Talia Shire .
2 days ago · Francis Ford Coppola (born April 7, 1939, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) is an American motion-picture director, writer, and producer whose films range from sweeping epics to small-scale character studies. As the director of films such as The Godfather (1972), The Conversation (1974), and Apocalypse Now (1979), he enjoyed his greatest success and ...
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January 1, 20211:31 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. Terry Gross. 45-Minute Listen. Playlist. Coppola was 29 years old when he signed on to direct a film. "I was young and had no power," he said in...
Nov 22, 2011 · When Francis Ford Coppola was a young filmmaker, he wanted to make what he calls "little art films." "I think many of my colleagues felt the same way, but [we were] involved in quite a...
Birthday: Apr 7, 1939. Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA. One of America's most erratic, energetic and controversial filmmakers, Francis Ford Coppola enjoyed stunning triumphs and endured...
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCredit51%No Score YetDirector, Screenwriter, ProducerNo Score YetNo Score YetDirector, Screenwriter, ProducerNo Score YetNo Score YetExecutive ProducerNo Score YetNo Score YetUnknown (Character)Dec 14, 2007 · Francis Ford Coppola's first film in a decade is an idea-driven film based on a Romanian philosopher's delicate novella. It's about an aged academic who becomes young again when he's...
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99+ Photos. Francis Ford Coppola was born in 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, but grew up in a New York suburb in a creative, supportive Italian-American family. His father, Carmine Coppola, was a composer and musician. His mother, Italia Coppola (née Pennino), had been an actress.
