
Real-Life Soldier Inspired Robert Duvall's 'Apocalypse Now' Role
John B. Stockton, an 'air cavalry' commander, was the inspiration behind Robert Duvall's iconic character Lt. Col. Kilgore in Francis Ford Coppola's Vietnam War epic 'Apocalypse Now'.
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John B. Stockton, an 'air cavalry' commander, was the inspiration behind Robert Duvall's iconic character Lt. Col. Kilgore in Francis Ford Coppola's Vietnam War epic 'Apocalypse Now'.

Adam Sandler and other Hollywood figures pay tribute to legendary actor Robert Duvall, who passed away peacefully at home, remembering him as one of the greatest actors.