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The Killing Fields

1984 • 2h22m Drama, History, War

Rating

7.5/10

Popularity

3

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.

Details

Director

Roland Joffé

Screenplay

Bruce Robinson

Cast

Sam Waterston

Haing S. Ngor

John Malkovich

Release date

11/23/1984

Status

Released

Budget

$14,400,000

Revenue

$34,700,291

Origin country

GB

US

Vote count

791