The Killing Fields (DVD, 2006)

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An American journalist and a Cambodian journalist are caught up in the Khmer Rouge revolution in Cambodia. The film tells the story of one of the most brutal chapters in 20th Century history.

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EAN5060034576273
eBay Product ID (ePID)54609208

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ActorCraig T. Nelson, Julian Sands, Sam Waterston, John Malkovich, Haing S. Ngor, Spalding Gray
Film/TV TitleThe Killing Fields
DirectorRoland Joffe
FormatDVD
Release Year2006
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama, General
Run Time141 Mins

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Certificate15
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ReviewsVariety - Intelligent....(The) picture is terrifically successful in physically evoking its time and place, Sight And Sound - An expertly paced dissection of this horrific chapter in Cambodia's life
Additional InformationRoland Joffe's unflinching drama recounts the true story of New York Times journalist Sidney Schanberg (Sam Waterston) and Cambodian journalist and translator Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor), who found themselves trapped in the nightmare of the Khmer Rouge revolution in Cambodia. While stationed in Phnom Penh in the early 1970s, Schanberg and Pran become close friends and confidants, negotiating and writing many groundbreaking stories. When the ruling Lon Nol government is overthrown by the Khmer Rouge, the country is turned upside down--killing is common in the streets, and children become gun-toting informants. Schanberg is forced to flee the country, with his fellow American photographer Al Rockoff (John Malkovich) and British journalist Jon Swain (Julian Sands). Despite their exhaustive efforts to free Pran, they have no choice but to leave him behind. Pran is forced to endure excruciating agony at the Pol Pot death camps, where any shred of individuality or dissent is beaten out of the prisoners. After years of brutal torture, Pran manages to escape and begins a long odyssey to Thailand and the border refugee camps. As Pran struggles to stay alive, Schanberg endures life in New York wracked with guilt over the loss of his good friend, desperately attempting to locate him. This haunting drama is epic in its portrayal of a war-torn country devastated by mass genocide. Images of both great horror and beauty resonate with awesome power and honesty. Joffe's first film features superb performances from a first-rate ensemble of actors, including Waterston, Sands, Malkovich, and Ngor in an Oscar-winning role.
AwardsBest Actor In A Supporting Role 1984 - Haing S. Ngor
ScreenwriterBruce Robinson
Movie/TV TitleThe Killing Fields

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  • Surprisingly a hard-to-find movie.

    Had a hard time finding this movie. Couldn't hardly find a Region 1 or 0 copy so I had to buy one from another country. Luckily, I have a Region Free DVD player. Great movie that shows a pretty scary part of history.

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  • Engrossing

    Great story with awesome action from incredible actors, a must see.

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    A great film i have seen it before, it is a classic.

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  • Well satisfied

    Great DVD excellent quality.

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  • Thought provoking, mans inhumanity to man.

    Good quality DVD.

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  • Great movie

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  • Great film

    Not having watched this film I was eager to see if it was as good as I remembered. It was. So moving

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