description The Killing Fields Overview
The Killing Fields recounts the true story of American journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian assistant, Dith Pran, during the Khmer Rouge regime. The film portrays their efforts to report from Cambodia while navigating increasing danger and political upheaval under the control of Al Rockoff. It was produced by Goldcrest Films with a score by Mike Oldfield and costume design by Judy Moorcroft.
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info The Killing Fields Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1984 |
help The Killing Fields FAQ
Did Haing S. Ngor win an Oscar for The Killing Fields?
Yes, Haing S. Ngor won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dith Pran in The Killing Fields. Remarkably, Ngor was not a professional actor but a Cambodian physician and real-life survivor of the Khmer Rouge genocide.
Is The Killing Fields based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true experiences of New York Times journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian assistant Dith Pran during the Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia in 1975. Schanberg's New York Times Magazine article about Pran's survival served as the source material.
Who played Sydney Schanberg in The Killing Fields?
Sam Waterston portrayed journalist Sydney Schanberg. Waterston received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for the performance, which helped launch his later television career on Law and Order.
Who directed The Killing Fields and how many Oscars did it win?
The Killing Fields was directed by Roland Joffe and released in 1984. It received seven Academy Award nominations and won three Oscars, for Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing.
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