# The Killing Fields (1984)

English · Released 1984-11-23

The Killing Fields is a 1984 English film. Julian Sands appears in it.

Cast: Julian Sands as Jon Swain

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was The Killing Fields released?
The Killing Fields was released on 23 November 1984.

### Who stars in The Killing Fields?
Julian Sands star in The Killing Fields.

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