The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields (1984)

Directed by Roland Joffé

2h 22m

Drama

| History

| War

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.

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

Crew

Chris Menges

Chris Menges

Director of Photography

Roland Joffé

Roland Joffé

Director

Marion Dougherty

Marion Dougherty

Casting

Bruce Robinson

Bruce Robinson

Screenplay

Steve Spence

Steve Spence

Art Direction

Mike Oldfield

Mike Oldfield

Original Music Composer

Juliet Taylor

Juliet Taylor

Casting

Jim Clark

Jim Clark

Editor

Judy Moorcroft

Judy Moorcroft

Costume Design

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