The Killing Fields (1984)
The Killing Fields is a 1984 drama movie directed by Roland Joffé, with a running time of 2h 22m. It stars Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor and John Malkovich.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was The Killing Fields released?
The Killing Fields was released on 23 November 1984.
How long is The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields runs 2h 22m.
Who made The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields was directed by Roland Joffé.
Where can I watch The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields is available on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Killing Fields
Watch free: Kanopy
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Cast
- Sam Waterston as Sydney Schanberg
- Haing S. Ngor as Dith Pran
- John Malkovich as Al Rockoff
- Julian Sands as Jon Swain
- Craig T. Nelson as Military Attaché
- Spalding Gray as U.S. Consul
- Bill Paterson as Dr. MacEntire
- Athol Fugard as Dr. Sundesval
- Graham Kennedy as Dougal
- Katherine Krapum Chey as Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)
- Oliver Pierpaoli as Titony (Pran's Son)
- Edward Entero Chey as Sarun