The Killing Fields

1984

English

7.8

♡ 41

91%

Action

based on a true story

based on novel or book

Roland Joffé Director

John Malkovich as Al Rockoff

Julian Sands as Jon Swain

Craig T. Nelson as Military Attaché

Joanna Merlin as Schanberg's Sister

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.