The Killing Fields 1984

Name: The Killing Fields
Released: 1984-11-23
Cast: Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson

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.

Directed by:	Roland Joffé
Written by:	Bruce Robinson
Release date:	1984-11-23
Runtime:	142 minutes
Critics score:	93 / 100
Tagline:	Here, only the silent survive.