The Killing Fields (1984)

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Written by Bruce Robinson

Directed by Roland Joffé

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1984

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

The true story of New York Times reporter Sidney Schanberg and his efforts to locate his Cambodian friend and translator Dith Pran after he was captured by the brutal Khmer Rouge while working for Schanberg in Cambodia in 1973. The film follows Pran's efforts to survive the Khmer Rouge regime and the purge of the country that took Cambodia into 'Year Zero'.

Cast

Sam WaterstonSydney Schanberg
Haing S. NgorDith Pran
Image for John MalkovichJohn MalkovichAlan 'Al' Rockoff Photographer
Julian SandsJon Swain
Image for Craig T. NelsonCraig T. NelsonMajor Reeves Military Attache
Spalding GrayUnited States consul
Image for Bill PatersonBill PatersonDr. MacEntire
Athol FugardDr. Sundesval
Graham KennedyDougal
Katherine Krapum CheySer Moeum: Dith Pran's wife
Oliver PierpaoliTitony: Dith Pran's son
Edward Entero CheySarun Sydney's Driver
Tom BirdUS Military Advisor
Monirak SisowathPhat: Khmer Rouge leader: 2nd village
Lambool DtangpaiboolPhat's son
Ira WheelerAmbassador Wade
David HenryFrance
Patrick MalahideMorgan
Nell CampbellBeth
Joan HarrisTV Interviewer
Joanna MerlinSydney Schanberg's Sister
Jay BarneySydney Schanberg's Father
Mark LongNoaks
Sayo InabaMrs. Noaks
Mow LengSirik Matah
Chinsaure SarArresting Officer
Hout Ming TranKhmer Rouge Cadre: First Village
Thach SuonSahn
Neevy PalRosa

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