The Killing Fields
“Here, only the silent survive.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Sam Waterston
Sydney Schanberg
Haing S. Ngor
Dith Pran
John Malkovich
Al Rockoff
Julian Sands
Jon Swain
Craig T. Nelson
Military Attaché
Spalding Gray
U.S. Consul
Bill Paterson
Dr. MacEntire
Athol Fugard
Dr. Sundesval
Graham Kennedy
Dougal
Katherine Krapum Chey
Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)
Oliver Pierpaoli
Titony (Pran's Son)
Edward Entero Chey
Sarun
Tom Bird
U.S. Military Advisor
Monirak Sisowath
Phat (K.R. Leader 2nd Village)
Lambool Dtangpaibool
Phat's Son
Ira Wheeler
Ambassador Wade
David Henry
France
Patrick Malahide
Morgan
Release History & Theatrical Window
One World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.41x
+$20.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Robinson
- Original Score
- Mike Oldfield
- Original Title
- The Killing Fields
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Khmer, French
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $14.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.7M
- Production Studios
- Goldcrest Films International, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Joffé
Bruce Robinson
Mike Oldfield
Chris Menges, Ivan Strasburg
Jim Clark
David Puttnam
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Roland Joffé
Director
Bruce Robinson
Screenplay
Mike Oldfield
Original Music Composer
Jim Clark
Editor
Judy Moorcroft
Costume Design
David Puttnam
Producer
Roy Walker
Production Design
Terry Forrestal
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Fields
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killing Fields about?
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.
Who directed The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields was directed by Roland Joffé.
Who stars in The Killing Fields?
The principal cast of The Killing Fields includes Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson.
When was The Killing Fields released and how long is it?
The Killing Fields was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields had a reported production budget of $14.4M and grossed $34.7M at the worldwide box office (2.41 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Killing Fields?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing Fields was composed by Mike Oldfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killing Fields?
The Killing Fields holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).