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A Cry in the Dark (1988)
Evil Angels (original title)

PG_13  120 min  -  Drama   -  11 November 1988 (USA)
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The story of a mother whose child was killed in an animal attack, only to have herself accused of the infant's murder

Director:

Fred Schepisi

Writers:

John Bryson (novel), Robert Caswell (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Meryl Streep ...
Sam Neill ...
Dale Reeves Dale Reeves ...
David Hoflin ...
Jason Reason Jason Reason ...
Michael Wetter Michael Wetter ...
Kane Barton Kane Barton ...
Trent Roberts Trent Roberts ...
Lauren Shepherd Lauren Shepherd ...
Bethany Ann Prickett Bethany Ann Prickett ...
Alison O'Connell Alison O'Connell ...
Aliza Dason Aliza Dason ...
Jane Coker Jane Coker ...
Rae-Leigh Henson Rae-Leigh Henson ...
Nicolette Minster Nicolette Minster ...
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Storyline

Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain. During a camping trip to Ayers Rock in outback Australia, she claimed that she witnessed a dingo stealing her baby daughter, Azaria, from the family tent. Azaria's body was never found. Police noted some apparent inconsistencies in her story, and she was charged with murder. The case attracted a lot of attention, turning an investigation into a media circus, with the public divided in their opinions. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>  

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Plot Keywords:

Dingo | Police | Media | Australia | Baby  | See more »

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A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Australia | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Un grito en la oscuridad See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$6,908,797 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Based on the real-life incident that occurred near Ayers Rock, Central Australia, on the night of August 17, 1980, when Lindy Chamberlain cried, "the dingo's got my baby!", after she discovered that her nearly ten-week-old baby, Azaria, had been taken by a dingo from their tent. See more »

Quotes

Lindy Chamberlain: I saw you this afternoon. Gone up the rock with a baby in a backpack. Carried a six-pack; I thought you were cracked!
Greg Lowe: It's bloody thirsty work climbin'.
Michael Chamberlain: You know Greg, the worst thing for a thirst is alcohol.
Greg Lowe: Aw, you gotta be jokin' mate, the worst thing for a thirst is sand!
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Connections

References "The Bugs Bunny Show" (1960) See more »