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: 7.465

Runtime: 142minutes

Budget: 14M

Revenue: 34M

Production Companies: Goldcrest , Enigma Productions , International Film Investors

Reviews:

  • Silas Butler
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2

  • Emir McLean
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

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

  • Silas Butler
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

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