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48. It's a key scene ... I hear different versions of this a lot!

Tue Feb 17, 2026, 12:07 PM

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Yes Duvall had a smaller role in "Apocalypse Now" because the cast was so large. But even so, he's quite memorable.

Here's a good trivia question: "Apocalypse Now" came out in 1979. What other movie starring Duvall also came out the same year?

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I've watched that film a few times BigmanPigman 1 min ago #52

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Oh, man........ Bayard 23 hrs ago #23

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Of all the great roles he played, this is the one that stands out to me. Freaking iconic! wolfie001 22 hrs ago #25

Me too, He brought the Gung-Ho mentality in that moment. OAITW r.2.0 19 hrs ago #36

It's a key scene ... I hear different versions of this a lot! FakeNoose 5 hrs ago #48

Answer FakeNoose 5 hrs ago #49

I googled so quick I missed this wolfie001 5 hrs ago #51

Google is my friend sometimes: wolfie001 5 hrs ago #50

He had seven Oscar nominations and this movie was one of them..............The Judge in 2014 turbinetree 22 hrs ago #26

Another role he played nwliberalkiwi 21 hrs ago #27

He was one of our regular customers at a workplace years ago happybird 21 hrs ago #28

One of the Greats Sam I Yam 21 hrs ago #29

Damn.... Talitha 21 hrs ago #30

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IMO the true measure of an actor MaineNative 20 hrs ago #32

One of my all-time favorites MissMillie 20 hrs ago #33

A great actor...in many films that made an impression on me. OAITW r.2.0 19 hrs ago #34

A sad loss, he will be missed JoseBalow 19 hrs ago #35

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No knock on his acting abilities but... SamuelTheThird 12 hrs ago #43

The Outfit 1973...OG neo-noir classic. pecosbob 11 hrs ago #45

Loved all of his work. Rest in peace Robert. oasis 6 hrs ago #47