Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 8m 9s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (0s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:45:23] Brief scene with implied sexual violence, no nudity shown.
Drug Use: 🟢 20/100 (25s)
- 🟢 10/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:10] Characters shown smoking cigarettes.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (7m 38s)
- 🔴 95/100 [00:30:12 - 00:32:45] Graphic scenes of war violence, including shootings and explosions.
- 🔴 100/100 [01:05:30 - 01:07:20] Torture scenes with visible injuries and suffering.
- 🔴 100/100 [01:45:00 - 01:48:15] Mass execution scenes with disturbing imagery.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (6s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:15:30 - 00:15:32] Use of the word 'hell'.
- 🟢 20/100 [01:20:45 - 01:20:47] Use of the word 'damn'.
- 🟡 40/100 [01:35:10 - 01:35:12] Use of the word 'bastard'.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of 'The Killing Fields' (1984)?
A: 'The Killing Fields' is a biographical drama that follows the experiences of two journalists, American Sydney Schanberg (played by Sam Waterston) and Cambodian Dith Pran (played by Haing S. Ngor), during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. The film depicts their friendship, the fall of Phnom Penh, and Pran's subsequent suffering under the brutal regime while Schanberg tries to secure his safety.
A: 'The Killing Fields' is a biographical drama that follows the experiences of two journalists, American Sydney Schanberg (played by Sam Waterston) and Cambodian Dith Pran (played by Haing S. Ngor), during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. The film depicts their friendship, the fall of Phnom Penh, and Pran's subsequent suffering under the brutal regime while Schanberg tries to secure his safety.
Q: Who plays Dith Pran in 'The Killing Fields' and did he win any awards for his performance?
A: Dith Pran is portrayed by Haing S. Ngor, a Cambodian refugee and non-professional actor who had personal experiences similar to his character. Ngor won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his powerful and moving performance in the film.
A: Dith Pran is portrayed by Haing S. Ngor, a Cambodian refugee and non-professional actor who had personal experiences similar to his character. Ngor won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his powerful and moving performance in the film.
Q: Is 'The Killing Fields' based on a true story?
A: Yes, 'The Killing Fields' is based on the true story of journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian colleague Dith Pran. The film is adapted from Schanberg's article 'The Death and Life of Dith Pran,' which detailed Pran's survival during the Khmer Rouge's reign of terror.
A: Yes, 'The Killing Fields' is based on the true story of journalist Sydney Schanberg and his Cambodian colleague Dith Pran. The film is adapted from Schanberg's article 'The Death and Life of Dith Pran,' which detailed Pran's survival during the Khmer Rouge's reign of terror.
Q: What awards did 'The Killing Fields' (1984) receive?
A: The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including three Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Haing S. Ngor, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Roland Joffé), and Best Adapted Screenplay.
A: The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including three Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Haing S. Ngor, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Roland Joffé), and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Q: Who directed 'The Killing Fields' and what other notable films has he directed?
A: 'The Killing Fields' was directed by Roland Joffé. He is also known for directing other acclaimed films such as 'The Mission' (1986) and 'City of Joy' (1992). Joffé's work often explores historical and humanitarian themes.
A: 'The Killing Fields' was directed by Roland Joffé. He is also known for directing other acclaimed films such as 'The Mission' (1986) and 'City of Joy' (1992). Joffé's work often explores historical and humanitarian themes.
