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Swimming to Cambodia
6.9 / 10• 1987• 1h 25m•NR• English
DocumentaryComedy
Storyline
Spalding Gray sits behind a desk throughout the entire film and recounts his exploits and chance encounters while playing a minor role in the film 'The Killing Fields'. At the same time, he gives a background to the events occurring in Cambodia at the time the film was set.
Cast & Crew
Spalding Gray
Self
Lead
Sam Waterston
Additional Cast from 'The Killing Fields' (archive footage)
Ira Wheeler
Additional Cast from 'The Killing Fields' (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jonathan Demme's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Swimming to Cambodia is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
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