What is said to be the definitive version of Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now was screened on 6 May 2001 during the International Film Festival at Cannes This new and extended director's cut is said to contain scenes that were never previously seen before this screening. The original story, centered around the Vietnam War, was co-written by John Milius and Coppola.

The film tells about a U.S. Army assassin's (Martin Sheen) mission to terminate a dangerously-lawless warlord and former Colonel (Marlon Brando) who rules a band of native warriors in the jungle.

This 1979 film was nominated for eight Academy Awards and also starrs Robert Duvall, Laurence Fishburne, Harrison Ford, Dennis Hopper and Sam Bottoms. The film is available on DVD.