The Killing Fields

Story

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.

Director

Roland Joffé

Writers

Bruce Robinson

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

23 November 1984

Budget

$14,400,000

Box office

$34,700,291

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Sam Waterston

  Sydney Schanberg

• 

  Haing S. Ngor

  Dith Pran

• 

  John Malkovich

  Al Rockoff

• 

  Julian Sands

  Jon Swain

• 

  Craig T. Nelson

  Military Attaché

• 

  Spalding Gray

  U.S. Consul

• 

  Bill Paterson

  Dr. MacEntire

• 

  Athol Fugard

  Dr. Sundesval

• 

  Graham Kennedy

  Dougal

• Katherine Krapum Chey

  Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)

• Oliver Pierpaoli

  Titony (Pran's Son)

• Edward Entero Chey

  Sarun