The Killing Fields

IMDb 7.5 1984 • 142 min • DramaHistoryWar

Director

Roland Joffé

Country

GB

Plot Summary

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 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