The Killing Fields

The Killing Fields

"Here, only the silent survive."

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.

Release Date

November 23, 1984

Status

Released

Original Title

The Killing Fields

Runtime

2h 22min

Budget

$14,400,000

Revenue

$34,700,291

Language

English, Russian, French, Khmer