The Killing Fields

The true story of the friendship between Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor) and Sidney Schanberg (Sam Waterson). The film begins in 1973 with Schanberg a New York Times journalist assigned to Cambodia, and assisted in his efforts by local representative Dith Pran. When Pnomh Penh falls to the Khmer Rouge two years later, Dith Pran helps Schanberg escape but must himself remain behind. Back in New York, Schanberg begins to draw up plans for how he might rescue his friend. With John Malkovich and Julian Sands appearing in supporting roles, the film won three Academy Awards.

Director: Roland Joffé
Writer: Bruce Robinson
Music: Mike Oldfield
Cinematographer: Chris Menges
Actor: Sam Waterston
Actor: Craig T. Nelson
Actor: Haing S. Ngor
Actor: John Malkovich
Actor: Julian Sands
Actor: Athol Fugard
Actor: Bill Paterson
Actor: Spalding Gray
Editor: Jim Clark
Production Design: Roy Walker