Movie

The Killing Fields (1984)

• R
• November 23, 1984
• 2h 22m

• Drama
• History
• War

“Here, only the silent survive.”

Overview

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

Writers

Bruce Robinson

Starring

Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich