Bill Kilgore

Bill Kilgore is a fictional character from the film 'Apocalypse Now,' portrayed by actor Robert Duvall. In the movie, Kilgore is a charismatic and ruthless Army Colonel who is obsessed with the thrill of war, famously declaring, 'I love the smell of napalm in the morning.' His character has become emblematic of the madness of war and the moral ambiguities faced by military leaders.