Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by Gemma R — 01 Aug 2007

I first saw this film when I was 10 years old and it has stuck in my mind ever since..excellent, harrowing storyline.

This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by Gemma R on 01 Aug 2007.

The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.

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