The Killing Fields

Film - 1984 - Drama, History, War & Military

The story

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

Starring

Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson, Spalding Gray

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7.8 out of 10

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Film · 1984 · Drama · History · War & Military

The Killing Fields

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The story

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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IMDb
7.8 / 10
64k votes
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91%
Tomatometer
3.95 / 5
38k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.5 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, History, War & Military
Runtime2h 22m
RatedM
Release1984-11-23
Where to watch
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