The Killing Fields (1984)

Here, only the silent survive.

• 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.

Rating

7.5 / 10 (876 votes)

Release date

November 23, 1984

Runtime

2h 22m

Language

English

Director

Roland Joffé

Status

Released