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The Killing Fields

19842h 22mDrama · History · War
directed by Roland Joffé

“Here, only the silent survive.”

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7.5 / 10
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7.8 / 10
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Synopsis

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.

Cast

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)