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Swimming to Cambodia (1987)

R  85 min  -  Drama   -  April 1987 (USA)
7.6
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Spalding Gray tells about his participation in the film, "The Killing Fields" & the background story about the troubles of Cambodia.

Director:

Jonathan Demme

Writer:

Spalding Gray
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Cast

Cast overview:
Spalding Gray ...
Himself
Sam Waterston ...
Additional cast from 'The Killing Fields' (archive footage)
Ira Wheeler Ira Wheeler ...
Additional cast from 'The Killing Fields' (archive footage)
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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. Written by Peter Goldsack <peteg@hpsqf.sqf.hp.com>  

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cambodia See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$14,745 (USA) (15 March 1987) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$1,092,911 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

The Swimming Company See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (TVC)
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Quotes

[last lines]
Spalding Gray: Farewell, to the fantastic breakfasts, free every morning and there they were, waiting on you with the papaya, mango, and pineapple like I'd never tasted before. Farewell, to the Thai maids with the king-sized cotton sheets and the big king-sized beds...
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Connections

Referenced in Monster in a Box (1992) See more »