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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.

  • Drama
  • History
  • War

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sam WaterstonSam WaterstonSydney Schanberg
  • Photo of Haing S. NgorHaing S. NgorDith Pran
  • Photo of John MalkovichJohn MalkovichAl Rockoff
  • Photo of Julian SandsJulian SandsJon Swain
  • Photo of Craig T. NelsonCraig T. NelsonMilitary Attaché
  • Photo of Spalding GraySpalding GrayU.S. Consul
  • Photo of Bill PatersonBill PatersonDr. MacEntire
  • Photo of Athol FugardAthol FugardDr. Sundesval
  • Photo of Graham KennedyGraham KennedyDougal
  • Photo of Katherine Krapum CheyKatherine Krapum CheySer Moeum (Pran's Wife)

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