The Killing Fields
"Here, only the silent survive."
Originally released in 1984. The Killing Fields is a drama/history film. directed by Roland Joffé. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, and John Malkovich
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (799 votes)
Budget
$14.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.7M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sam Waterston
as Sydney Schanberg
Haing S. Ngor
as Dith Pran
John Malkovich
as Al Rockoff
Julian Sands
as Jon Swain
Craig T. Nelson
as Military Attaché
Spalding Gray
as U.S. Consul
Bill Paterson
as Dr. MacEntire
Athol Fugard
as Dr. Sundesval
Graham Kennedy
as Dougal
Katherine Krapum Chey
as Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,400,000
- Revenue
- $34,700,291
Production Companies
- Goldcrest
- Enigma Productions
- International Film Investors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Killing Fields about?
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 ...
Who directed The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields was directed by Roland Joffé.
How long is The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was The Killing Fields released?
The Killing Fields was released on November 23, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Killing Fields?
The main cast of The Killing Fields includes Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson.
Is The Killing Fields worth watching?
The Killing Fields has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 799 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.