The Killing Fields
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Here, only the silent survive.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 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. Sundesval
Graham KennedyDougalK
Katherine Krapum CheySer Moeum (Pran's Wife)🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Killing Fields about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Killing Fields?
- The Killing Fields was directed by Roland Joffé.
- When was The Killing Fields released?
- The Killing Fields was released on November 23, 1984.
- How long is The Killing Fields?
- The Killing Fields has a runtime of 2h 22m.
- Where can I track The Killing Fields?
- You can track The Killing Fields on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












