The Killing Fields
A harrowing, immersive plunge into war and genocide, anchored by a friendship that makes the horror personal and unforgettable.
- About
- 1984 film by Roland Joffé
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 1984
- Runtime
- 141 min
A harrowing, immersive plunge into war and genocide, anchored by a friendship that makes the horror personal and unforgettable.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 | |
| Horror | 5 | |
| Humour | 1 | |
| Realism | 9 | |
| Romance | 0 | |
| Tension | 7 | |
| Darkness | 8 | |
| Complexity | 6 | |
| Emotional weight | 9 |
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