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The Killing Fields

1984 · 142 min · Director: Roland Joffé

The Killing Fields (1984) is a history drama, directed by Roland Joffé. It stars Sam Waterston and Haing S. Ngor. It follows journalism in pursuit of the truth. The 142-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

What The Killing Fields Is 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 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The Killing Fields?

The Killing Fields is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Killing Fields?

The Killing Fields runs for 142 minutes (2h 22m).

When did The Killing Fields come out?

The Killing Fields was released in 1984.

Who directed The Killing Fields?

The Killing Fields was directed by Roland Joffé.

Who stars in The Killing Fields?

The Killing Fields stars Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands.

What is The Killing Fields's rating?

The Killing Fields holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.

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