Coppola's commitment to casting also extends to his willingness to take risks and challenge conventional wisdom. When casting for "Apocalypse Now" (1979), he chose Martin Sheen, who was then primarily known for his television work, to play the lead role of Captain Willard. Sheen's performance, which captured the character's psychological fragility and inner turmoil, proved to be a masterstroke. The film's cinematographer, Vittorio Storaro, also benefited from Coppola's casting vision, as his innovative camera work was integral to the film's dreamlike atmosphere.