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Apocalypse Now AKA Apocalypse Now Redux (Blu-ray) (1979)
The Horror... The Horror...Director: Francis Ford Coppola
OVERALL: Draw-
OVERALL: Draw
Between the US 40th Anniversary Edition and the UK 6-disc Collector's Edition for including three versions of the film with Dolby Atmos audio and additional extras.
Note that, despite being the best edition of the movie so far, additional extras can be found on DVD editions:
*From "The Complete Dossier" editions (R1/R2 UK):
- "Introduction to Theatrical version by director/co-writer/co-producer Francis Ford Coppola" featurette,
- "Introduction to Redux version by director/co-writer/co-producer Francis Ford Coppola" featurette,
- "Redux Marker" feature,
- Easter eggs,
*From the Theatrical version editions:
- Ending credits from the 35mm prints,
*From R2 Poland "Redux":
- "Making Of" documentary,
- "Redoing The Apocalypse" featurette,
- Interview with Francis Ford Coppola,
- Interviews with actors and crew,
- "Footage from the 2001 Re-Release of the movie in Cannes" featurette,
*From R2 France "Redux":
- "1979 Press Conference Extract" featurette,
- "2001 Press Conference" interview,
- Interview with director Claude Berri,
*From R3 Thailand "Redux":
- "CODA: Thirty Years Later" documentary (unrelated to 'Apocalypse Now').
Also note that the "Kurtz Compound Destruction with Credits" featurette is offered WITH credits on the Blu-ray and has a MANDATORY audio commentary, while several DVDs offer this extra WITHOUT credits and with an OPTIONAL commentary. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Francis Ford Coppola: 5-Film Collection America- Lions Gate Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without ending credits.
- Blu-ray A Triple Feature America- Lions Gate Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without ending credits.
- Blu-ray A Japan- Universal Pictures - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without credits.
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Japan- Universal Pictures - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without credits.
- Blu-ray ALL 40th Anniversary Edition America- Lionsgate Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes the Theatrical Version (147:11) the Redux Version (196:03), and the Final Cut (181:58).
- Blu-ray ALL Full Disclosure Edition America- Lions Gate Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without ending credits.
- Blu-ray ALL Special Edition America- Lions Gate Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without ending credits.
- Blu-ray ALL The Final Cut America- Lionsgate Home Entertainment - No cuts - The Final Cut (181:58).
- Blu-ray ALL Collector's Edition 4K+Blu-ray United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts - includes the Theatrical Version (147:11) the Redux Version (196:03), and the Final Cut (181:58).
- Blu-ray ALL Final Cut 4K+Blu-ray United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts - includes the Final Cut (181:58).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Kinowelt Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without credits.
- Blu-ray B 3-Disc Edition Germany- Kinowelt Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without credits.
- Blu-ray B The Final Cut Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts - includes the Theatrical Version (147:11) the Redux Version (196:03), and the Final Cut (181:58).
- Blu-ray B 3-Disc Edition Holland- Studio Canal / Universal - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without credits.
- Blu-ray B 2-Disc Edition Italy- Universal Pictures - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without credits.
- Blu-ray B 3-Disc Edition Italy- Universal Pictures - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without credits.
- Blu-ray B Special Edition Scandinavia- Another World Entertainment / Future Film / Studio S Entertainment - No cuts – Final Cut version (181:44).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without credits.
- Blu-ray B Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts - includes both the Theatrical Version (147:17) and the Redux Version (196:09), without credits.
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Comparison added by Frank_Vincent on 13/11/10
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 07/04/22UPDATE LOG:
13/11/10: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
29/04/11: Separate entry for the 2-Disc SE, minor updates for the US edition.
20/06/11: UK release added.
24/03/14: Dutch and German releases added.
01/03/17: Added US Triple, US 5 Film, Japan x2, Germany single, Italy x2, UK single, ASINs, capsaholic.
29/08/19: Added US 40th.
25/10/19: Added Germany Final.
17/08/20: Added UK 6-disc Collector's Edition and Final Cut.
09/01/21: Added Scandinavia.
07/04/22: Added US Final Cut.
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