The Killing Fields (1984)
Here, only the silent survive.
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.
Cast
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Sam Waterston
as Sydney Schanberg
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Haing S. Ngor
as Dith Pran
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John Malkovich
as Al Rockoff
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Julian Sands
as Jon Swain
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Craig T. Nelson
as Military Attaché
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Spalding Gray
as U.S. Consul
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Bill Paterson
as Dr. MacEntire
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Athol Fugard
as Dr. Sundesval
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Graham Kennedy
as Dougal
- Katherine Krapum Chey as Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)
- Oliver Pierpaoli as Titony (Pran's Son)
- Edward Entero Chey as Sarun
- Tom Bird as U.S. Military Advisor
- Monirak Sisowath as Phat (K.R. Leader 2nd Village)
- Lambool Dtangpaibool as Phat's Son
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Ira Wheeler
as Ambassador Wade
- David Henry as France
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Patrick Malahide
as Morgan
Crew
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Roland Joffé
Director
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Chris Menges
Director of Photography
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Jim Clark
Editor
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Mike Oldfield
Original Music Composer
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David Puttnam
Producer
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Bruce Robinson
Screenplay
