Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by Cronos W — 13 Mar 2008

Based on a true story.Actor Haing S.Ngor was killed a few years back during a car jacking in LA.

This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by Cronos W on 13 Mar 2008.

The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.

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