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The Killing Fields

1984-11-23 · 142 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · History · War

New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as the Khmer Rouge rebels move in.

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Directors
Roland Joffé
Production companies
Goldcrest Films International, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,400,000
Revenue
USD 34,700,291

Top Cast

Sam WaterstonSam WaterstonSydney Schanberg
Haing S. NgorHaing S. NgorDith Pran
John MalkovichJohn MalkovichAl Rockoff
Julian SandsJulian SandsJon Swain
Craig T. NelsonCraig T. NelsonMilitary Attaché
Spalding GraySpalding GrayU.S. Consul
Bill PatersonBill PatersonDr. MacEntire
Athol FugardAthol FugardDr. Sundesval
Graham KennedyGraham KennedyDougal
Katherine Krapum CheySer Moeum (Pran's Wife)
Oliver PierpaoliTitony (Pran's Son)
Edward Entero CheySarun
Tom BirdU.S. Military Advisor
Monirak SisowathPhat (K.R. Leader 2nd Village)
Lambool DtangpaiboolPhat's Son
Ira WheelerIra WheelerAmbassador Wade
David HenryFrance
Patrick MalahidePatrick MalahideMorgan
Nell CampbellNell CampbellBeth
Joan HarrisTV Interviewer

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