Harrison Ford's Age During Apocalypse Now
Harrison Ford was born on July 13, 1942. Filming for Apocalypse Now took place from 1976 to 1977, which means he was 34 to 35 years old during principal photography.
His Role in the Film
Ford played Lieutenant Colonel Lucas, a staff officer who accompanies Captain Willard up the Nung River. The character is based on real-life advisors and serves as a narrative guide through the mission.
Filming Timeline and Production
Production began in the Philippines in March 1976 and continued through mid-1977, with extensive reshoots and post-production extending into 1979. The film premiered in the United States on August 15, 1979.
Quick Facts and Context
At the time of filming, Ford was already known for his role as Han Solo in Star Wars, which had been released in 1977. Apocalypse Now is widely regarded as one of the defining Vietnam War films and a major work in American cinema.
