Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by Stefanos T — 19 May 2011

A well made movie about a point in history often forgotten.

This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by Stefanos T on 19 May 2011.

The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.

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