The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields

Here, only the silent survive.

R 1984 · 142 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, History, War

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.

Directed by Roland Joffé · Written by Bruce Robinson

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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
Graham Kennedy Dougal
Katherine Krapum Chey Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)
Oliver Pierpaoli Titony (Pran's Son)
Edward Entero Chey Sarun

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