The Killing Fields

HERE, ONLY THE SILENT SURVIVE.

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.

Director: Roland Joffé
Cast: Sam Waterston , Haing S. Ngor , John Malkovich , Julian Sands , Craig T. Nelson , Spalding Gray , Bill Paterson , Athol Fugard , Graham Kennedy , Katherine Krapum Chey

Genres: Drama , History , War

Release date: 1984-11-23

Rating: 7.5

Runtime: 142minutes

Budget: 14M

Revenue: 34M

Production Companies: Goldcrest , Enigma Productions , International Film Investors

Reviews:

  • Finley Frazier
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Ephraim Wells
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Remy Wells
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Chandler Koch
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Kendra Ortega
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5