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[[Image:TKF.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Killing Fields'' (1984)]] | [[Image:TKF.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Killing Fields'' (1984)]] | ||
'''''The Killing Fields''''' is a 1984 drama directed by Roland Joffe and stars Sam Waterston as Sydney Schanberg, who along with his fellow journalist Dith Pran ([[Haing S. Ngor]]) | '''''The Killing Fields''''' is a 1984 drama directed by Roland Joffe and stars [[Sam Waterston]] as Sydney Schanberg, who along with his fellow journalist Dith Pran ([[Haing S. Ngor]]) were witnesses to the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia in the 1970s. Haing Ngor (who himself also endured the real-life Killing Fields of Cambodia) would win 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'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''The Killing Fields'':''' | ||
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Many of the Khmer Rouge soldiers are seen using [[AK-47]]s, especially the Chinese Type 56 version. | Many of the Khmer Rouge soldiers are seen using [[AK-47]]s, especially the Chinese Type 56 version. | ||
[[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AK47-PolyTechLegend.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:TKF 22.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TKF 22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Many of the Khmer Rouge soldiers are seen using [[AK-47]]s, especially the Chinese Type 56 version.]] | ||
== M1911A1 == | == M1911A1 == | ||
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American troops as well as Cambodian FANK soldiers are seen carrying [[M16A1]]s. | American troops as well as Cambodian FANK soldiers are seen carrying [[M16A1]]s. | ||
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:TKF 16.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TKF 16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|American soldier is seen carrying [[M16A1]].]] | ||
== M60 == | == M60 == | ||
While the FANK soldier is cleaning his M1911A1, an [[M60]] is also seen in the foreground. | While the FANK soldier is cleaning his M1911A1, an [[M60]] is also seen in the foreground. | ||
[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm.]] | [[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TKF 02.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TKF 02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|While the FANK soldier is cleaning his M1911A1, an [[M60]] is also seen in the foreground.]] | ||
== M60D == | == M60D == | ||
The [[M60#M60D|M60D]] is used by doorgunners on Marine Huey's during the evacuation of the embassy. | The [[M60#M60D|M60D]] is used by doorgunners on Marine Huey's during the evacuation of the embassy. | ||
[[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:M60d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M60D machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:TKF 17.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TKF 17.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[M60#M60D|M60D]] is used by doorgunners on Marine Huey's during the evacuation of the embassy. ]] | ||
==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
A [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB .50 cal]] is seen mounted on for use on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier commandeered by the Khmer Rouge. | A [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB .50 cal]] is seen mounted on for use on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier commandeered by the Khmer Rouge. | ||
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB 12.7x99mm(.50 BMG).]] | [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB 12.7x99mm(.50 BMG).]] | ||
[[Image:TKF 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TKF 19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A [[Browning M2|Browning M2HB .50 cal]] is seen mounted on for use on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier commandeered by the Khmer Rouge.]] | ||
==M79 grenade launcher== | ==M79 grenade launcher== | ||
The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is carried by several Khmer Rouge soldiers in the film. | The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is carried by several Khmer Rouge soldiers in the film. | ||
[[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 "Blooper" 40mm.]] | [[Image:M79-Grenade-Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M79 "Blooper" 40mm.]] | ||
[[Image:TKF 27.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TKF 27.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[M79 grenade launcher]] is carried by several Khmer Rouge soldiers in the film.]] | ||
[[Image:TKF 33.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TKF 33.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The launcher is seen in the lap of a soldier on the right.]] | ||
==B-40 RPG== | ==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. | 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 40mm with PG-2 rocket]] | [[Image:Rpg-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-2 40mm with PG-2 rocket]] | ||
[[Image:TKF 29.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TKF 29.jpg|thumb|none|500px|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:TKF 33.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:TKF 33.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The RPG launcher is seen at the left.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 17:00, 28 November 2012
The Killing Fields is a 1984 drama directed by Roland Joffe and stars Sam Waterston as Sydney Schanberg, who along with his fellow journalist Dith Pran (Haing S. Ngor) were witnesses to the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia in the 1970s. Haing Ngor (who himself also endured the real-life Killing Fields of Cambodia) would win 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:
AK-47
Many of the Khmer Rouge soldiers are seen using AK-47s, especially the Chinese Type 56 version.
M1911A1
A Cambodian soldier is seen cleaning a Colt M1911A1 with a rag as he converses with Pran. Sydney Schanberg (Sam Waterston) is seen being threatened by a Khmer Rouge soldier with an M1911A1 as well.
M16A1
American troops as well as Cambodian FANK soldiers are seen carrying M16A1s.
M60
While the FANK soldier is cleaning his M1911A1, an M60 is also seen in the foreground.
M60D
The M60D is used by doorgunners on Marine Huey's during the evacuation of the embassy.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB .50 cal is seen mounted on for use on an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier commandeered by the Khmer Rouge.
M79 grenade launcher
The M79 grenade launcher is carried by several Khmer Rouge soldiers in the film.
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.
