The Killing Fields (1985)

02/01/1985 2h 22m

Here, only the silent survive.

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Sam Waterston

as Sydney Schanberg

Born 11/15/1940, age

Haing S. Ngor

as Dith Pran

Born 03/22/1940

Died 02/25/1996, age

John Malkovich

as Al Rockoff

Born 12/09/1953, age

Julian Sands

as Jon Swain

Born 01/04/1958

Died 01/13/2023, age

Craig T. Nelson

as Military Attaché

Born 04/04/1944, age

Spalding Gray

as U.S. Consul

Born 06/05/1941

Died 01/11/2004, age

Bill Paterson

as Dr. MacEntire

Born 06/03/1945, age

Patrick Malahide

as Morgan

Born 03/24/1945, age

Joanna Merlin

as Schanberg's Sister

Born 07/16/1931

Died 10/15/2023, age