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The Killing Fields
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DirectorRoland Joffé
Runtime2h 22m · R
GenresDrama · History · War
Release1984-11-23
Film

The Killing Fields

1984· R· 2h 22m· Drama· History· War

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.

1984-11-23
The Killing Fields

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Key Crew
ScreenplayBruce Robinson
Director of PhotographyChris Menges
Original Music ComposerMike Oldfield
EditorJim Clark
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)

Details

Released1984-11-23
Runtime2h 22m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosGoldcrest · Enigma Productions · International Film Investors
Budget$14M
Box office$35M
LanguagesEnglish · Russian · Khmer · French
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating7.5/10 · 840 votes
Original languageen

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