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: 7.458

Runtime: 142minutes

Budget: 14M

Revenue: 34M

Production Companies: Goldcrest , Enigma Productions , International Film Investors

Reviews:

  • Adele Wang
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Finley Frazier
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Sariyah Taylor
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Mathew Figueroa
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Kelvin Wiley
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5