Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by John H — 10 Nov 2011

Extra 1/2 star for actually watching it in Phnom Penh, after visiting The Killing Fields...

This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by John H on 10 Nov 2011.

The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.

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