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The Killing Fields is a 1984 British biographical drama film about the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, which is based on the experiences of two journalists: Cambodian Dith Pran and American Sydney Schanberg. It was directed by Roland Joffé and produced by David Puttnam for his company Goldcrest Films.
Feb 1, 1985 · Based on a true story, the film follows a New York Times journalist and his Cambodian translator during the Khmer Rouge regime. See the cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Roland Joffé
- 1985-02-01
The Killing Fields (Khmer: វាលពិឃាត, Khmer pronunciation: [ʋiəl pikʰiət]) are sites in Cambodia where collectively more than 1,300,000 people were killed and buried by the Communist Party of Kampuchea during Khmer Rouge rule from 1975-79, immediately after the end of the Cambodian Civil War (1970–75).
Artfully composed, powerfully acted, and fueled by a powerful blend of anger and empathy, The Killing Fields is a career-defining triumph for director Roland Joffé and a masterpiece of cinema.
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- Roland Joffé
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- Sam Waterston
A film based on the true story of a New York Times correspondent and his Cambodian friend during the Khmer Rouge regime. The review praises the film's non-Hollywood structure, its realistic portrayal of the characters and the historical events, and the performances of Sam Waterston and Dr. Haing S. Ngor.
The Killing Fields. HD. A lone man's struggle for survival amidst the ravages of war in Cambodia is at the center of this powerful 1984 drama. 3,130 IMDb 7.8 2 h 21 min 1985. X-Ray R. Drama · Historical · Eerie · Emotional. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.99. Buy. HD $4.99. More purchase. options.
Based on a true story, the film follows a New York Times reporter and his interpreter as they cover the Cambodian Civil War and the rise of the Khmer Rouge regime. The film depicts the horrors of the killing fields, where millions of people were killed or starved under the brutal regime.
