poster

1984

(11/23/1984) (GB)

Drama, History, War

2h 22m

74

User Score

Here, only the silent survive.

Overview

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.

1984

74

User Score

(11/23/1984) (GB)

Drama, History, War

2h 22m

Here, only the silent survive.

Overview

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.

Cast

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Sydney Schanberg

Haing S. Ngor

Haing S. Ngor

Dith Pran

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Al Rockoff

Julian Sands

Julian Sands

Jon Swain

Craig T. Nelson

Craig T. Nelson

Military Attaché

Spalding Gray

Spalding Gray

U.S. Consul

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Dr. MacEntire

Athol Fugard

Athol Fugard

Dr. Sundesval

Katherine Krapum Chey

Katherine Krapum Chey

Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife)

Oliver Pierpaoli

Oliver Pierpaoli

Titony (Pran's Son)

Tom Bird

Tom Bird

U.S. Military Advisor

Monirak Sisowath

Monirak Sisowath

Phat (K.R. Leader 2nd Village)

Ira Wheeler

Ira Wheeler

Ambassador Wade

Joan Harris

Joan Harris

TV Interviewer