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The Killing Fields

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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.

11-23-1984
2h 22m
The Killing Fields
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Main Cast

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Sydney Schanberg

Haing S. Ngor

Haing S. Ngor

Dith Pran

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Al Rockoff

Julian Sands

Julian Sands

Jon Swain

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Military Attaché

Spalding Gray

Spalding Gray

U.S. Consul

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Dr. MacEntire

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Roland Joffé
Production:
Goldcrest, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
Revenue:
$34,700,291
Budget:
$14,400,000

Key Crew

Director:
Roland Joffé
Screenplay:
Bruce Robinson
Producer:
David Puttnam
Original Music Composer:
Mike Oldfield
Director of Photography:
Chris Menges

Locations and Languages

Country:
US; GB
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en