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The Killing Fields
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THE KILLING FIELDS

"Here, only the silent survive."

19842h 22m7.5 TMDb

Directed by Roland Joffé

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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.

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense5.4
Emotion8.4
Complexity8.6
Humor5
Realism10
Action5
Darkness7.2

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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