The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields (1984)

U/A 13+ 23/11/1984
  • Drama, History, War
  • 2 hr 22 min
75%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $14,400,000
  • Revenue :$34,700,291
Here, only the silent survive.

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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $14,400,000
  • Revenue :$34,700,291
Here, only the silent survive.

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.
Top Billed Cast
Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston

Sydney Schanberg

Haing S. Ngor
Haing S. Ngor

Dith Pran

John Malkovich
John Malkovich

Al Rockoff

Julian Sands
Julian Sands

Jon Swain

Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson

Military Attaché

Spalding Gray
Spalding Gray

U.S. Consul

Bill Paterson
Bill Paterson

Dr. MacEntire

Athol Fugard
Athol Fugard

Dr. Sundesval

Graham Kennedy
Graham Kennedy

Dougal

Ira Wheeler
Ira Wheeler

Ambassador Wade

Patrick Malahide
Patrick Malahide

Morgan

Nell Campbell
Nell Campbell

Beth

Joanna Merlin
Joanna Merlin

Schanberg's Sister

Mark Long
Mark Long

Noaks

Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Crew Members
Roland Joffé
Roland Joffé

Director

Bruce Robinson
Bruce Robinson

Screenplay

David Puttnam
David Puttnam

Producer

Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

Original Music Composer

Chris Menges
Chris Menges

Director of Photography

Jim Clark
Jim Clark

Editor

Susie Figgis
Susie Figgis

Casting

Pat Golden
Pat Golden

Casting

Juliet Taylor
Juliet Taylor

Casting

Roger Murray-Leach
Roger Murray-Leach

Art Direction

Iain Smith
Iain Smith

Associate Producer

Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney

Thanks

Eberhard Schoener
Eberhard Schoener

Conductor

David Barron
David Barron

Assistant Director

David Appleby
David Appleby

Still Photographer

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