Movies
The Killing Fields
- November 23, 1984
- 142 min.
- Drama, History, War
- United Kingdom
- United States
United Kingdom
United States
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.
Original title: The Killing Fields
20
nominations
55%
winning rate
11
wins
Academy Awards #57 - 1985
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | David Puttnam - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Director | Roland Joffé | — |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Sam Waterston | — |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Haing S. Ngor | Winner |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Bruce Robinson | — |
| Best Cinematography | Chris Menges | Winner |
| Best Film Editing | Jim Clark | Winner |
British Academy Film Awards #38 - 1985
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | David Puttnam - as producer(s) | Winner |
| Best Director | Roland Joffé | — |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Haing S. Ngor | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Sam Waterston | — |
| Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | Haing S. Ngor | Winner |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Bruce Robinson | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Chris Menges | Winner |
| Best Original Score | Mike Oldfield | — |
| Best Film Editing | Jim Clark | Winner |
| Best Sound | an Fuller, Clive Winter, Bill Rowe | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Roy Walker | Winner |
| Best Makeup and Hairstyling | Tommie Manderson | — |
| Best Special Effects | Fred Cramer | — |
