Movie·1984·2h 22m
The Killing Fields
Here, only the silent survive.
Directed By
Roland Joffé
Country
United Kingdom
Language
Russian
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The Story
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.
Written By
Bruce Robinson
Producer
David Puttnam
Cinematography
Chris Menges
Music
Mike Oldfield
Editor
Jim Clark
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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
Katherine Krapum Chey
Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)
Oliver Pierpaoli
Titony (Pran's Son)
Edward Entero Chey
Sarun
Tom Bird
U.S. Military Advisor
Monirak Sisowath
Phat (K.R. Leader 2nd Village)
Lambool Dtangpaibool
Phat's Son
Ira Wheeler
Ambassador Wade
David Henry
France
Patrick Malahide
Morgan
// crew
Crew
Mike Oldfield
Original Music Composer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Bruce Robinson
Screenplay
David Puttnam
Producer
Roland Joffé
Director
Jim Clark
Editor
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