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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.5 / 100
1984·Biography / Drama / History·2h 21m

THE KILLING FIELDS

“Here, only the silent survive.”

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.

Above the Line
Roland Joffé·DirectorBruce Robinson·ScreenplayChris Menges·Director of PhotographyMike Oldfield·Original Music ComposerJim Clark·Editor
Cast
Sam Waterston·Sydney SchanbergHaing S. Ngor·Dith PranJohn Malkovich·Al RockoffJulian Sands·Jon SwainCraig T. Nelson·Military AttachéSpalding Gray·U.S. ConsulBill Paterson·Dr. MacEntireAthol Fugard·Dr. SundesvalGraham Kennedy·DougalKatherine Krapum Chey·Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Roland Joffé·Director
Writing· 1
Bruce Robinson·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Chris Menges·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jim Clark·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Mike Oldfield·Original Music ComposerSacha Semeria·Sound Re-Recording MixerIan Fuller·Sound
Art & Design· 15
Roy Walker·Production DesignRoger Murray-Leach·Art DirectionSteve Spence·Art DirectionJudy Moorcroft·Costume DesignYvonne Coppard·Makeup ArtistKen Lintott·Makeup ArtistSophy Pradith·Makeup ArtistFreddie Williamson·Makeup ArtistMartin Atkinson·Assistant Art DirectorPaul Bradburn·PropsJacques M. Bradette·Set DresserHoward Brown·Graphic DesignerKen Court·Assistant Art DirectorTessa Davies·Set DresserGeorge Dean·Painter
Production· 6
David Puttnam·ProducerMarion Dougherty·CastingSusie Figgis·CastingPat Golden·CastingJuliet Taylor·CastingIain Smith·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Paul McCartney·ThanksLen Day·Carpenter
By the Numbers
79.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
93%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$35M
ROI 141%
Worldwide Gross
3
7 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#000000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Somber, Reflective, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
FlagWooden PlatformFlagpole
Atmosphere
Golden, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
8/10
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