Covering the U.S. pull-out from Vietnam in 1975, New York Times reporter Sidney Schanberg relies upon his Cambodian friend Dith Pran for inside information. Schanberg has an opportunity to rescue Dith Pran, instead, the reporter coerces his friend to remain behind to continue sending him news flashes.

• The Killing Fields
• Sam Waterston
• Haing S Ngor
• John Malkovich
• Roland Joffe