The Killing Fields 1984
“Here, only the silent survive.”
What is The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama, History, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 142 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 23, 1984
- Studios
- Goldcrest, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
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Overview
The Killing Fields is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama, History, War. Produced and broadcast by Goldcrest, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A reporter and his interpreter face the horrors of the Cambodian Civil War.”
- Based on real journalistic experiences
- Covers a significant historical regime
- Depicts severe violence and historical trauma
- Features high-stakes peril
Watch it if you are interested in biographical dramas about historical conflicts.
The film deals with severe violence and historical trauma.
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When was the film released?
The film was released in 1984.
What is the film about?
It is about the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia and the experiences of journalists Sydney Schanberg and Dith Pran.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Roland Joffé.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in Cambodia during the civil war and the Khmer Rouge takeover.
Is the film based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the experiences of two journalists, Cambodian Dith Pran and American Sydney Schanberg.
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