The Killing Fields

Award-winners from The Killing Fields

Haing S. Ngor
Haing S. Ngor
Character:Dith Pran
Born:March 22, 1940
Died:February 25, 1996
John Malkovich
John Malkovich
Character:Alan 'Al' Rockoff
Born:December 9, 1953

Cast of The Killing Fields

Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston
Sydney Schanberg
Born:November 15, 1940
Age:72
Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson
Major Reeves
Born:April 4, 1944
Age:69
Julian Sands
Julian Sands
John Swain
Born:January 4, 1958
Age:55
Bill Paterson
Bill Paterson
Dr. MacEntire
Born:June 3, 1945
Age:68
Patrick Malahide
Patrick Malahide
Morgan
Born:March 24, 1945
Age:68
Spalding Gray
Spalding Gray
U.S. Consul
Born:June 5, 1941
Died:Jan. 11, 2004

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1984 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Haing S. Ngor
1984 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Chris Menges
1984 Academy Award for Film Editing, Jim Clark
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Editing, Jim Clark
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Haing S. Ngor
1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Haing S. Ngor
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Film, David Puttnam
1985 London Film Critics Circle Award for Director of the Year, Roland Joffé
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, Chris Menges
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted, Bruce Robinson
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, Roy Walker
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Ian Fuller
1984 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor, John Malkovich
1984 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography, Chris Menges
1985 Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Drama, Bruce Robinson
1984 BAFTA Film Award for Newcomer to Leading Film Roles, Haing S. Ngor
1985 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Producer, David Puttnam
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YearAward Nomination
1984 Academy Award for Best Actor, Sam Waterston
1984 Academy Award for Best Director, Roland Joffé
1984 Academy Award for Best Picture, David Puttnam
1984 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Haing S. Ngor
1984 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Bruce Robinson
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Haing S. Ngor
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Sam Waterston
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Roland Joffé
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Film, David Puttnam
1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film, Sam Waterston
1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Haing S. Ngor
1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Roland Joffé
1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, David Puttnam
1984 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Roland Joffé
1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, Mike Oldfield
1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Bruce Robinson
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted, Bruce Robinson
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, Mike Oldfield
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, Chris Menges
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Editing, Jim Clark
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, Roy Walker
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Ian Fuller
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Fred Cramer
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Makeup & Hair, Tommie Manderson
1986 César Award for Best Foreign Film, Roland Joffé
1984 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor, John Malkovich
1984 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography, Chris Menges
1985 Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Bruce Robinson
1984 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Chris Menges
1984 Academy Award for Film Editing, Jim Clark
1984 BAFTA Film Award for Newcomer to Leading Film Roles, Haing S. Ngor
1985 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Director, Roland Joffé
1985 David di Donatello for Best Foreign Film, Roland Joffé
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which awards did the motion picture "The Killing Fields" receive?
  • A:
    The film received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
  • Q:
    Who played the production role for the movie, "The Killing Fields"?
  • A:
    David Puttnam was the movie's producer.
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the motion picture "The Killing Fields"?
  • A:
    The film premiered in November, 1984.
  • Q:
    Which celebrities were the stars of movie, "The Killing Fields"?
  • A:
    Sam Waterston, John Malkovich, Haing S. Ngor and Julian Sands starred in the film.
  • Q:
    What tagline was used in promotional materials for the motion picture, "The Killing Fields"?
  • A:
    The movie's slogan was, "Every so often, there is a film that is destined to be talked about and remembered for years to come."
  • Q:
    Who was the writer for the film The Killing Fields?
  • A:
    Bruce Robinson performed the movie's screenwriting.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the film, "The Killing Fields"?
  • A:
    The motion picture is rated R (USA).
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the movie The Killing Fields?
  • A:
    Mike Oldfield composed sheet music for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the film "The Killing Fields"?
  • A:
    The approxomite runtime is 141 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the movie, "The Killing Fields"?
  • A:
    Warner Bros. Entertainment was the movie's distributor.

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Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film
Year: 1984
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