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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama,

History,

War

Duration:

142 minutes

Year:

1984

Director:

Roland Joffé

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Company:

Goldcrest,

Enigma Productions,

International Film Investors

Budget:

$14,400,000

Revenue:

$34,700,291

Cast:
Sam Waterston

Sydney Schanberg

Haing S. Ngor

Dith Pran

John Malkovich

Al Rockoff

Julian Sands

Jon Swain

Craig T. Nelson

Military Attaché

Crew:
Roland Joffé

Director

Bruce Robinson

Screenplay

David Puttnam

Producer

Mike Oldfield

Original Music Composer

Chris Menges

Director of Photography