It's about a rescue mission to the Amazon, but the controversy is around a scene where a group of Americans slice off a turtle's limbs, rip its shell off, and brutalise it in every way.
The company wasn't turning out high art, but it knew how to make money and was good at spotting star quality.
In May 1978, Coppola postponed the opening until spring of 1979.
Lucas, aide to Corman and a general information specialist who gives Willard his orders.
The end credits, from a videotape source rather than a film print, were still crushed for 1.
Tomita went as far as to accompany the film crew in the Philippines, but label contracts ultimately prevented his involvement.