Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Craig T. Nelson, Julian Sands, Sam Waterston, Spalding Gray, John Malkovich
Original language
English, French, Khmer
Production companies
Enigma Productions, WARNER BROS, Warner Bros. Entertainment, International Film Investors
Awards
Silver nugget for the best foreign film, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Academy Award for Best Film Editing, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Cambodia
Filming locations
New York City, Toronto, Bangkok, Thailand
Crew
Screenplay
Bruce Robinson
Producer
David Puttnam
Cinematography
Chris Menges
Editing
Jim Clark
Music
Mike Oldfield
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1985 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1985 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1985 generic
- National Board of Review 1984 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Killing Fields | |
| Québec French title | La Déchirure |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Killing Fields (Original Film Soundtrack) - Mike Oldfield, David Bedford, Francisco Tárrega (1984) | 22 releases, 1984-2016: Mercury, Virgin |
| CD | The Killing Fields (Original Film Soundtrack) - Mike Oldfield, David Bedford, Francisco Tárrega (1984) | 21 releases, 1984-2019: CD Media Records, EMI 百代, Gonzo Multimedia, Mercury (+3 more) |
| Cassette | The Killing Fields (Original Film Soundtrack) - Mike Oldfield, David Bedford, Francisco Tárrega (1984) | 21 releases, 1984-1987: ASTA, Digital Record, Golden Peacock, MAX (+4 more) |
Full credits
| Director | Roland Joffé |
| Cast | Craig T. Nelson, Julian Sands, Sam Waterston, Spalding Gray, John Malkovich |
| Screenplay | Bruce Robinson |
| Producer | David Puttnam |
| Cinematography | Chris Menges |
| Editing | Jim Clark |
| Music | Mike Oldfield |
| Production design | Tessa Davies |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
