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[[Image:TKF.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Killing Fields'' (1984)]] | |||
'''''The Killing Fields''''' is a 1984 British war drama directed by Roland Joffe and based on actual events. [[Sam Waterston]] stars as Sydney Schanberg, a New York Times journalist who along with his fellow colleague Dith Pran ([[Haing S. Ngor]]) were witnesses to the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia in the 1970s. Haing S. Ngor (who himself also endured the real life Killing Fields of Cambodia) would receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Pran in the film. | |||
'''The following weapons were used in the film ''The Killing Fields'':''' | |||
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== Colt M1911A1 == | |||
A Cambodian FANK soldier is seen cleaning a [[Colt M1911A1]] with a rag as he converses with Dith Pran ([[Haing S. Ngor]]). Sydney Schanberg ([[Sam Waterston]]) is also seen being threatened by a Khmer Rouge soldier with an M1911A1 as well. | |||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cambodian FANK soldier cleaning his Colt M1911A1 as he converses with Dith Pran ([[Haing S. Ngor]]).]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 25.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Khmer Rouge soldier uses his Colt M1911A1 to threaten Sydney Schanberg ([[Sam Waterston]]).]] | |||
== AK-47 == | == AK-47 == | ||
Many of Khmer Rouge soldiers are seen carrying [[AK-47]] assault rifles, especially the Chinese [[Norinco Type 56]] model. | |||
[[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:Early type 56.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco Type 56, early milled receiver model with under-folding bayonet ("pig sticker") - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 22.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Khmer Rouge soldier holds his assault rifle.]] | |||
== M16A1 == | |||
American troops as well as Cambodian FANK soldiers are seen carrying [[M16A1]] rifles. Some Khmer Rouge soldiers also carry this weapon. | |||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An American soldier holds his M16A1.]] | |||
== M60 == | |||
When the FANK soldier cleans his M1911A1 pistol, an [[M60 machine gun]] is seen in the foreground. | |||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M60 machine gun is seen in the foreground.]] | |||
== M60D == | |||
The [[M60 machine gun#M60D Machine Gun|M60D]] is used by doorgunners on UH-1 Huey helicopters during the evacuation of the embassy. | |||
[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M60D machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M60D is mounted on the UH-1 Huey helicopter.]] | |||
==Browning M2HB== | |||
A [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB]] is mounted on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier commandeered by Khmer Rouge troops. | |||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Browning M2HB - .50 BMG]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Browning M2HB is mounted on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier commandeered by Khmer Rouge troops.]] | |||
==M79 grenade launcher== | |||
The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is carried by several Khmer Rouge soldiers. | |||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M79 grenade launcher - 40x46mm]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 27.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M79 grenade launcher is seen on the right.]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M79 is seen on the lap of a soldier on the right.]] | |||
==B-40 RPG== | |||
The [[RPG-2|B-40 RPG]], a Vietnamese copy of the RPG-2, is seen in the hands of Khmer Rouge soldiers as well in the Khmer Rouge re-education camp. | |||
[[Image:Rpg-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-2 with PG-2 rocket - 40mm]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 29.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The B-40 RPG is seen on the right.]] | |||
[[Image:TKF 33.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The B-40 RPG is seen on the left.]] | |||
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[[Category:Movie]] | |||
[[Category:War]] | |||
[[Category:Drama]] | |||
[[Category:Biographical Movie]] | |||
[[Category:British Produced/Filmed]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:17, 29 July 2023
The Killing Fields is a 1984 British war drama directed by Roland Joffe and based on actual events. Sam Waterston stars as Sydney Schanberg, a New York Times journalist who along with his fellow colleague Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor) were witnesses to the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia in the 1970s. Haing S. Ngor (who himself also endured the real life Killing Fields of Cambodia) would receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Pran in the film.
The following weapons were used in the film The Killing Fields:
Colt M1911A1
A Cambodian FANK soldier is seen cleaning a Colt M1911A1 with a rag as he converses with Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor). Sydney Schanberg (Sam Waterston) is also seen being threatened by a Khmer Rouge soldier with an M1911A1 as well.
AK-47
Many of Khmer Rouge soldiers are seen carrying AK-47 assault rifles, especially the Chinese Norinco Type 56 model.
M16A1
American troops as well as Cambodian FANK soldiers are seen carrying M16A1 rifles. Some Khmer Rouge soldiers also carry this weapon.
M60
When the FANK soldier cleans his M1911A1 pistol, an M60 machine gun is seen in the foreground.
M60D
The M60D is used by doorgunners on UH-1 Huey helicopters during the evacuation of the embassy.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is mounted on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier commandeered by Khmer Rouge troops.
M79 grenade launcher
The M79 grenade launcher is carried by several Khmer Rouge soldiers.
B-40 RPG
The B-40 RPG, a Vietnamese copy of the RPG-2, is seen in the hands of Khmer Rouge soldiers as well in the Khmer Rouge re-education camp.
