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Overview
Release Date:
11 November 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.Plot:
The story of a mother whose child was killed in an animal attack, only to have herself accused of the infant's murder full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 9 nominations moreUser Comments:
Meryl Streep at her best moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Meryl Streep | ... | Lindy Chamberlain | |
| Sam Neill | ... | Michael Chamberlain | |
| Dale Reeves | ... | Aidan, 6 years | |
| David Hoflin | ... | Aidan, 8 years | |
| Jason Reason | ... | Aidan, 11 years | |
| Michael Wetter | ... | Reagan, 4 years | |
| Kane Barton | ... | Reagan, 6 years | |
| Trent Roberts | ... | Reagan, 9 years | |
| Lauren Shepherd | ... | Azaria | |
| Bethany Ann Prickett | ... | Azaria | |
| Alison O'Connell | ... | Azaria | |
| Aliza Dason | ... | Azaria | |
| Jane Coker | ... | Kahlia, new born | |
| Rae-Leigh Henson | ... | Kahlia, 18 months | |
| Nicolette Minster | ... | Kahlia, 4 years |
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A Cry in the Dark (International: English title) (USA)Evil Angels (Australia) (working title)
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120 min | 122 min (dvd release)Language:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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In 1986, Azaria's jacket was found in an area filled with dingo lairs. The case was reopened, and in 1988 the Criminal Appeals Court overturned all convictions against the parents. Two years later, the parents received compensation for wrongful imprisonment. moreQuotes:
Lindy Chamberlain: Look, Mr. Barker. I wasn't there. I can only go on the evidence of my own eyes. We're talking about my baby daughter... not some object! moreFAQ
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I remember seeing this movie shown several years ago on the Lifetime TV network and thought it was an interesting story. Several years later I see it again and fall head over heels in love with this movie. The story behind the movie is fascinating in and of itself. The cast just makes it that much more appealing. Meryl Streep is definitely at the top of her game in this picture. She nails Mrs. Chamberlain's mannerisms, the accent, and even look. She shows the pain, hurt, surprise, and anger that Lindy had to endure, and in the process it's hard to remember that it ISN'T Lindy. In my opinion, this performance of Meryl's was better than her Oscar-winning turn in "Sophie's Choice", and should have garnered her her third Oscar. Sam Neill is perfect as Michael Chamberlain, and for some surprising reason, wasn't recognized by the Academy with at least a nomination. In all, this movie only receive ONE Oscar nod (Streep's for Best Actress.) However, it did receive several Australian Oscars and nominations.
Definitely a top-rate movie: it tells a great story and you get great performances from the entire cast.