Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by Pavel R — 05 Mar 2008

Shows how terrible things people can do...not only in Cambodia.

This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by Pavel R on 05 Mar 2008.

The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.

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