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The Killing Fields

First aired on Nov 23, 1984

Runtime: 142mins

80%

Genres: Drama, History, War

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.

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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
Featured Crew
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Mike Oldfield | Original Music Composer
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Chris Menges | Director of Photography
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Susie Figgis | Casting
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Steve Spence | Art Direction
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Bruce Robinson | Screenplay
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David Puttnam | Producer