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.
Details
Release date1984-11-23
Runtime142 min
GenresDrama, History, War
DirectorRoland Joffé
CastSam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson, Spalding Gray, Bill Paterson, Athol Fugard
ProductionGoldcrest, Enigma Productions, International Film Investors
CountriesUnited Kingdom
LanguagesEnglish, Russian, Khmer, French
AwardsWon 3 Oscars. 28 wins & 24 nominations total
