Chief Phillips — Apocalypse Now Character Profile

About Chief Phillips

PBR commander who clashes with Willard over mission priorities. He is severely injured by a Montagnard spear and killed after a violent confrontation with Willard.

Character Facts

Played by

Albert Hall

Appears in

Apocalypse Now (1979)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Chief Phillips — Professional Mission Commander — Captain Benjamin Willard (Martin Sheen)

  Boat commander navigating conflicting operational priorities.

• Chief Phillips — Professional Boat Commander — Lance B. Johnson (Sam Bottoms)

  Naval officer in charge of Lance's patrol boat.

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