American Photojournalist Fictional character
For real-world usage, see PhotojournalistFirst appearance Apocalypse NowPortrayed by Dennis HopperInformationGender Male The American Photojournalist is a fictional character in Apocalypse Now, portrayed by Dennis Hopper, himself a skilled photographer. His character was inspired by a number of real-life American photojournalists who worked in Vietnam and Laos during the 1970s, especially including Sean Flynn. The photojournalist is the film's equivalent of the "harlequin" or Russian sailor in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.
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Fictional character
| first appearance | Apocalypse Now |
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