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The Killing Fields (1984)
Director: Roland Joffé
Cast: Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands
Runtime142 min
Rating15
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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.
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The Killing Fields is a powerful historical drama directed by Roland Joffé in 1984, featuring remarkable performances from Sam Waterston and Haing S. Ngor. This film offers a gripping, first-hand account of the Cambodian genocide under the Khmer Rouge, providing a deeply moving and sobering exploration of the human cost of war and political upheaval.
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The Killing Fields is a 1984 British biographical drama film about the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, which is based on the experiences of two journalists, Cambodian Dith Pran and American Sydney Schanberg. It was directed by Roland Joffé and produced by David Puttnam for Goldcrest Films. Sam Waterston stars as Schanberg, Haing S. Ngor as Pran, and John Malkovich as Al Rockoff. The adaptation for the screen was written by Bruce Robinson; the musical score was written by Mike Oldfield and orchestrated by David Bedford; and the costumes were designed by Judy Moorcroft.
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