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Directed by Roland Joffe
Starring: Sam Waterston, Craig T. Nelson, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Athol Fugard, Bill Paterson, Spalding Gray
Contributors: Jim Clark, Bruce Robinson, Mike Oldfield, Roy Walker, Chris Menges
Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
Main Language:
English
Region: Region 2
Release Date: 10 Jul 2006
Originally Issued: 1984
No of Discs: 1
Weight: 84g
Dimensions: 190 x 15 x 158 (mm)
Genre: Drama
BBFC Cert: (15) Suitable for 15 years and over.
Rental/Retail: Retail/Rental
Run Time: 136 minutes
Description
The true story of the friendship between Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor) and Sidney Schanberg (Sam Waterson). The film begins in 1973 with Schanberg a New York Times journalist assigned to Cambodia, and assisted in his efforts by local representative Dith Pran.
When Pnomh Penh falls to the Khmer Rouge two years later, Dith Pran helps Schanberg escape but must himself remain behind. Back in New York, Schanberg begins to draw up plans for how he might rescue his friend. With John Malkovich and Julian Sands appearing in supporting roles, the film won three Academy Awards.
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