The Killing Fields (1984)

Name: The Killing Fields
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1984
Duration: 142 min
Cast: Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson

2h 22m United Kingdom

Drama History War

Plot

Sydney Schanberg, a journalist for the New York Times, is in Cambodia reporting on the Civil War, aided by his local interpreter, Dith Pran, and American photographer Al Rockoff. As the situation deteriorates and U.S. forces withdraw, Schanberg attempts to secure a safe escape for Pran and his family. However, Pran chooses to remain in Cambodia to document the chaos, a choice that could lead to dire consequences as the Khmer Rouge forces begin to take control.

Cast

Sam Waterston Haing S. Ngor John Malkovich Julian Sands Craig T. Nelson Spalding Gray Bill Paterson Athol Fugard Graham Kennedy Katherine Krapum Chey Oliver Pierpaoli Edward Entero Chey Tom Bird Monirak Sisowath Lambool Dtangpaibool