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The Killing Fields

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 |2h 22m |  Drama, History, War

Videos

Cast

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Sam Waterston

Sydney Schanberg

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Haing S. Ngor

Dith Pran

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John Malkovich

Al Rockoff

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Julian Sands

Jon Swain

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Craig T. Nelson

Military Attaché

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Spalding Gray

U.S. Consul

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Bill Paterson

Dr. MacEntire

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Athol Fugard

Dr. Sundesval

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Graham Kennedy

Dougal

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Patrick Malahide

Morgan

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Nell Campbell

Beth

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Joanna Merlin

Schanberg's Sister

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Mark Long

Noaks

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Richard Nixon

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English, French, Khmer, Russian

Budget

$14,400,000.00

Revenue

$34,700,291.00