The Killing Fields
1984 · 2h 22m · Drama, History, War
Watch this tonight if you're ready for a gutting, unflinching look at one of history's darkest chapters — the performances are searing and the story demands to be seen. This isn't entertainment in the traditional sense; it's essential cinema that doesn't flinch from the humanity caught in catastrophe.
Plot
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.
Director: Roland Joffé
Cast: Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson