RThe Killing Fields

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Play Time: 142 mins
Drama, History, War
The Killing Fields

Overview:
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.

Status: Released (1984-11-23)
Awards:Won 3 Oscars. 28 wins & 24 nominations total
BoxOffice:$34,700,291
Screen:Bruce Robinson
Productions: Goldcrest, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Spoken Languages: English, Pусский, Français,
The Killing Fields
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CinemaSerf

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Sam Waterston is New York Times journalist Sydney Schanberg on post in Cambodia as the civil war comes to it's violent, cruel conclusion. Working with local journalist Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor) they report on the rapidly deteriorating situation. When the American forces evacuate, Pra ....

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Filipe Manuel Neto

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**A remarkable film that deserves to be viewed and that recalls a barbaric moment in the history of a country.** When there's a war, there's bound to be a film about what happened during that same war. Human conflicts have always fueled the film industry. It's something instinctiv ....

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