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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.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about The Killing Fields
Cast
Sam WaterstonSydney Schanberg
Haing S. NgorDith Pran
John MalkovichAl Rockoff
Julian SandsJon Swain
Craig T. NelsonMilitary Attaché
Spalding GrayU.S. Consul
Bill PatersonDr. MacEntire
Athol FugardDr. SundesvalCredits
- Directed by
- Roland Joffé
- Written by
- Bruce Robinson
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $14.4M
- Box office
- $34.7M
Production
Goldcrest Films InternationalUnited Kingdom- Enigma ProductionsUnited Kingdom
- International Film InvestorsUnited States
