UK,
1984, 141 min
Directed by:
Roland JofféScreenplay:
Bruce RobinsonCinematography:
Chris MengesComposer:
Mike OldfieldCast:
Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich, Julian Sands, Craig T. Nelson, Spalding Gray, Bill Paterson, Athol Fugard, Mark Long, Patrick Malahide (more)VOD (1)
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The true story of the friendship between Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor) and Sidney Schanberg (Sam Waterston). 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. (StudioCanal UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1985 - Haing S. Ngor (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1985 - Chris Menges (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1985 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1985 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1985 - Roland Joffé (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1985 - Sam Waterston (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1985 - Bruce Robinson (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1985 - Best Film
- 1985 - Haing S. Ngor (Best Leading Actor)
- 1985 - Bruce Robinson (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1985 - Chris Menges (Best Cinematography)
- 1985 - Best Editing
- 1985 - Best Sound
- 1985 - Best Production Design
- 1985 - Haing S. Ngor (Most Promising Newcomer to Film)
- 1985 - Roland Joffé (Best Director)
- 1985 - Sam Waterston (Best Leading Actor)
- 1985 - Mike Oldfield (Best Music)
- 1985 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1985 - Best Special Visual Effects
César Awards
- 1986 - Best Foreign Film
Amanda Awards
- 1985 - Roland Joffé (Best Foreign Feature Film Imported for Screening in Norwegian Cinemas)
Golden Globes
- 1985 - Haing S. Ngor (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1985 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1985 - Roland Joffé (Best Director)
- 1985 - Bruce Robinson (Best Screenplay)
- 1985 - Sam Waterston (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1985 - Mike Oldfield (Best Original Score)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1984 - Chris Menges (Best Cinematography)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1984 - Chris Menges (Best Cinematographer)
- 1984 - Best Film