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Based on New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg's relationship with native assistant Dith Pran in 1970s war-torn Cambodia. Gripping and realistic!
Original Release
11/16/1984
US Release
02/01/1985
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sam Waterston | Sydney Schanberg |
| Haing S. Ngor | Dith Pran |
| Craig T. Nelson | Military Attaché / Major Reeves, Military Attache |
| John Malkovich | Al Rockoff / Alan 'Al' Rockoff, Photographer |
| Athol Fugard | Dr. Sundesval |
| Julian Sands | Jon Swain |
| Spalding Gray | U.S. Consul / United States consul |
| Bill Paterson | Dr. MacEntire |
| Graham Kennedy | Dougal |
| Katherine Krapum Chey | Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife) / Ser Moeum: Dith Pran's wife |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sam Waterston | Sydney Schanberg |
| Haing S. Ngor | Dith Pran |
| Craig T. Nelson | Military Attaché / Major Reeves, Military Attache |
| John Malkovich | Al Rockoff / Alan 'Al' Rockoff, Photographer |
| Athol Fugard | Dr. Sundesval |
| Julian Sands | Jon Swain |
| Spalding Gray | U.S. Consul / United States consul |
| Bill Paterson | Dr. MacEntire |
| Graham Kennedy | Dougal |
| Katherine Krapum Chey | Ser Moeum (Pran's Wife) / Ser Moeum: Dith Pran's wife |
| Oliver Pierpaoli | Titony (Pran's Son) / Titony: Dith Pran's son |
| Edward Entero Chey | Sarun / Sarun, Sydney's Driver |
| Tom Bird | U.S. Military Advisor |
| Monirak Sisowath | Phat (K.R. Leader 2nd Village) / Phat: Khmer Rouge leader: 2nd village |
| Lambool Dtangpaibool | Phat's Son |
| Ira Wheeler | Ambassador Wade |
| David Henry | France |
| Patrick Malahide | Morgan |
| Nell Campbell | Beth |
| Joan Harris | TV Interviewer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jake Eberts | Executive Producer |
| David Puttnam | Producer |
| Iain Smith | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1985 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1985 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1985 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won |
| 1985 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1985 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1985 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1985 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Won |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Won |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
