Whereas joseph conrads kurtz in heart of darkness was gaunt, his flesh consumed by the jungle, marlon brandos. Kurtz, portrayed by marlon brando, is a fictional character and the main antagonist of francis ford coppola 's 1979 film apocalypse now. Colonel kurtz is based on. Walter kurtz was headed toward a stellar career in the military.
Walter kurtz was headed toward a stellar career in the military. A west point grad and distinguished korean war vet, he was tasked by the joint chiefs of staff to evaluate american. A mythical figure who lives up to and exceeds the myth, colonel walter kurtz, played by marlon brando in the stunning vietnam 1979 movie apocalypse now [written by.
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