The Killing Fields (1984)

7.5/10 142 min Drama History War

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.

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

Ira Wheeler

Ambassador Wade

Patrick Malahide

Morgan

Nell Campbell

Beth

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