The Killing Fields (1984)
Kernel Score: 84% · 812 ratings
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: 1984-11-23
Runtime: 142 minutes
Overview
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.
Director
Roland Joffé
Cast
- Sam Waterston as Sydney Schanberg
- Haing S. Ngor as Dith Pran
- John Malkovich as Al Rockoff
- Julian Sands as Jon Swain
- Craig T. Nelson as Military Attaché
- Spalding Gray as U.S. Consul
- Bill Paterson as Dr. MacEntire
- Athol Fugard as Dr. Sundesval
- Graham Kennedy as Dougal
- Katherine Krapum Chey as Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)