The Killing Fields (1984)
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.
Released: Nov 23, 1984
Runtime: 142 minutes
Stars: Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson, Spalding Gray
Crew: Roland Joffé (Director), Bruce Robinson (Screenplay), David Puttnam (Producer), Mike Oldfield (Original Music Composer), Chris Menges (Director of Photography), Jim Clark (Editor)