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robin björkman
rated 10

First film ever that made me cry (final scene)

6 months ago
Patrik Wirén
rated 10

A fantastic movie about a horrible part of world history.

5 months ago
Critic Ian Nathan
rated 10

A mighty accomplishment, and possibly the bravest Britflick yet made.

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Cast & Crew

Roland Joffé
Director
John Malkovich
As Al Rockoff
Bill Paterson
As Dr. MacEntire
Craig T. Nelson
As Military Attache
Julian Sands
As Jon Swain
Patrick Malahide
As Morgan
Sam Waterston
As Sydney Schanberg

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The Killing Fields tells the true story of two journalists, Sydney Schanberg and Dith Pran, who are caught in the midst of the Cambodian Civil War. Schanberg, a New York Times reporter, and Pran, his local interpreter, witness the horrors of the war and are eventually separated when Pran is taken captive by the Khmer Rouge. Schanberg returns to New York City and launches a personal campaign to locate Pran, while Pran endures forced labor and re-education under the Pol Pot regime. The film follows their journey as they both struggle to survive amidst the violence and chaos of war. With powerful performances from John Malkovich as Schanberg and Haing S. Ngor as Pran, The Killing Fields is a powerful historical drama that sheds light on one of humanity's darkest hours.

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The Killing Fields was released in theaters on February 1, 1985.