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The Killing Fields
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.
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The Killing Fields
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 23, 1984
Runtime
2h 22m
Genres
Drama, History, War
User Score
75%
Original Title
The Killing Fields
Production Companies
Goldcrest, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
Director
Roland Joffé
Budget
$14,400,000
Revenue
$34,700,291
Description
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.
