An article provides a geopolitical analysis of West Asia, suggesting that a major power is cornered and faces a choice between admitting defeat or escalating measures.

‘Air cavalry’ commander John B Stockton was the inspiration behind Duvall’s napalm-sniffing Lt Col Kilgore in Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam war epic The actor Robert Duvall, who died this week, is known for many memorable movie roles, but none so much as his cameo as the Stetson-wearing Lt Col Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. In Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam war epic Duvall plays the commander of a helicopter squadron who flies into battle with Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries blaring from loudspeakers and utters the immortal line: “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” Duvall’s scene-stealing portrayal earned him Bafta and Golden Globe awards for best supporting actor as well as an Oscar nomination in that category. What is less well known is that his character was based on a real officer who fought in Vietnam. Lt Col John B Stockton was hard to miss. Like Duvall in the movie, he wore a black Stetson and spurs on his boots. He carried his papers in leather saddlebags and even had his unit’s mascot, a mule called Maggie, smuggled into Vietnam despite a strict “no pets” policy. And he really did play Wagner from side-mounted speakers fixed to his helicopter when going into action. Continue reading...

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now,' has died at the age of 95.

Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall died Monday, his wife Luciana confirmed on social media. The "Apocalypse Now" actor was 95.

Oscar-winning Platoon director Oliver Stone claims Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter feel disconnected from his own Vietnam experiences.

We would like to hear your tributes and memories of actor Robert Duvall – whether you met him, or appreciated his work Robert Duvall, the veteran actor with many roles across film and TV including Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, M*A*S*H and To Kill a Mockingbird, has died aged 95. We would like to hear your tributes and memories of Robert Duvall – whether you met him, or appreciated his work. Continue reading...

Außerdem "In the Blink of an Eye", "Columbo", "Rio Lobo", "Apocalypse Now Final Cut" und "Wild Things"

Robert Duvall, the iconic Oscar-winning actor who was known for everything from The Godfather to Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.