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The Killing Fields

Here, only the silent survive.
Nov 23, 1984 · 2h 22m
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Drama
History
War

PLOT

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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CAST

Sam Waterston
Sydney Schanberg
Haing S. Ngor
Dith Pran
John Malkovich
Al Rockoff
Julian Sands
Jon Swain
Craig T. Nelson
Military Attaché
Spalding Gray
U.S. Consul
Bill Paterson
Dr. MacEntire
Athol Fugard
Dr. Sundesval
Directed by Roland Joffé

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$14,400,000
Revenue
$34,700,291
Production
Goldcrest Films International, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
Country
GB

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