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Cinecom Pictures. Release date. 1987. ( 1987) Running time. 85 minutes. Language. English. Swimming to Cambodia, also known as Spalding Gray's Swimming to Cambodia, is a 1987 American concert film written by and starring Spalding Gray, and directed by Jonathan Demme. [1]
Spalding Gray performs a monologue about his role in The Killing Fields and his travels in Cambodia. The film is a mix of humor, personal anecdotes, and political commentary, directed by Jonathan Demme.
- (2.4K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Jonathan Demme
- 1987-04
A film based on Spalding Gray's stage monologue about his trip to Cambodia for the movie 'The Killing Fields'. Watch or download the 85-minute adaptation directed by Jonathan Demme and featuring Laurie Anderson.
- 84 min
- 5.8K
- MechanicalMan1921
Spalding Gray's one-man show about his experiences in Thailand and Cambodia, where he auditioned for the film The Killing Fields. Ebert praises his storytelling skills and Demme's direction, but questions his exploitation of the genocide.
A film adaptation of Spalding Gray's stage performance, where he recounts his experiences in Cambodia while filming \"The Killing Fields\". The film explores his personal and political reflections on the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime and his own life.
- (11)
- Drama
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Mar 11, 2004 · A one-man show about the making of the Oscar-winning film \"The Killing Fields\" in Cambodia. Spalding Gray, who played a minor role in the film, tells his hilarious and suspenseful story from behind a desk.
