The Killing Fields(1984)
“Here, only the silent survive.”
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
Studio
Goldcrest
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$35M
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)
Oliver Pierpaoli
as Titony (Pran's Son)
Edward Entero Chey
as Sarun
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
2h 22m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$35M
Production Companies
Goldcrest • Enigma Productions • International Film Investors
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What is The Killing Fields about?▼
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.
Who directed The Killing Fields?▼
The Killing Fields was directed by Roland Joffé and released in 1984. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is The Killing Fields?▼
The Killing Fields has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
Who stars in The Killing Fields?▼
The cast of The Killing Fields includes 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 and more.
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