The Killing Fields
1984, English. Directed by Roland Joffé.
Here, only the silent survive.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Roland JofféDirector
- Sam WaterstonSydney Schanberg
- Haing S. NgorDith Pran
- John MalkovichAl Rockoff
- Julian SandsJon Swain
- Craig T. NelsonMilitary Attaché
- Spalding GrayU.S. Consul
- Bill PatersonDr. MacEntire
- Athol FugardDr. Sundesval
- Graham KennedyDougal
- Katherine Krapum CheySer Moeum (Pran's Wife)
- Oliver PierpaoliTitony (Pran's Son)
- Edward Entero CheySarun
Details
- Released
- 23 November 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bruce Robinson
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $35M
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The Killing Fields: quick answers
Is The Killing Fields worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 874 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Does The Killing Fields have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Killing Fields suitable for kids?
The Killing Fields is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Killing Fields?
If you liked The Killing Fields, try First They Killed My Father, Under Fire, Salvador.
Who directed The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields (1984) was directed by Roland Joffé and stars Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich.