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.
The Killing Fields
“Here, only the silent survive.”
Overview
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.
Director
Roland Joffé
Budget
14.4M
Revenue
34.7M
Status
Released
Production
Goldcrest, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
Cast
Sam Waterston
Sydney Schanberg
Haing S. Ngor
Dith Pran
John Malkovich
Al Rockoff
Julian Sands
Jon Swain
Craig T. Nelson
Military Attaché
Spalding Gray
U.S. Consul
Bill Paterson
Dr. MacEntire
Athol Fugard
Dr. Sundesval
Graham Kennedy
Dougal
Katherine Krapum Chey
Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)
Oliver Pierpaoli
Titony (Pran's Son)
Edward Entero Chey
Sarun
Tom Bird
U.S. Military Advisor
Monirak Sisowath
Phat (K.R. Leader 2nd Village)
Lambool Dtangpaibool
Phat's Son
Ira Wheeler
Ambassador Wade
David Henry
France
Patrick Malahide
Morgan
Nell Campbell
Beth
Joan Harris
TV Interviewer
Joanna Merlin
Schanberg's Sister
Jay Barney
Schanberg's Father
Mark Long
Noaks
Sayo Inaba
Mrs. Noaks
Mow Leng
Sirik Matak
Chinsaure Sar
Arresting Officer
Hout Ming Tran
K.R. Cadre — First Village
Thach Suon
Sahn
Neevy Pal
Rosa
Charles Bodycomb
Jeep Driver (uncredited)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Video Gallery
The Killing Fields - Trailer #1
