The Killing Fields (1984)
Directed by Roland Joffé · 142 min · Drama, History, War
77.2 TOPICAL score · #462 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
The Killing Fields (1984, directed by Roland Joffé) has a TOPICAL score of 77.2 - ranked 462 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and legacy & cult status. It won 5 awards from 9 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Critics: 91% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3/10 critics' average · Metacritic 76. Audiences: TMDB 7.5/10 (871 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 42 languages.
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- Critics91% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3/10 critics' average · Metacritic 76
- AudienceTMDB 7.5/10 (871 ratings)
- Awards5 wins, 9 nominations - incl. Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Academy Award for Best Cinematography; Academy Award for Best Film Editing
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 42 languages
- Still read55,023 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich (actor #212), Julian Sands (actor #871)
“It is now seen as one of the greatest films of all time.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 10/10