Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by Miss D — 17 Nov 2007

Moved me very much, saw this when I was very young...and it still is stuck in my mind.

This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by Miss D on 17 Nov 2007.

The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.

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