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A Cry in the Dark
(1988)
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Cast
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Dale Reeves | ... | |
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Michael Wetter | ... | |
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Kane Barton | ... | |
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Trent Roberts | ... | |
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Lauren Shepherd | ... | |
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Bethany Ann Prickett | ... | |
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Alison O'Connell | ... | |
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Aliza Dason | ... | |
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Jane Coker | ... | |
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Rae-Leigh Henson | ... | |
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Nicolette Minster | ... | |
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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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A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.Genres:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
11 November 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Cry in the Dark See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$6,908,797 (USA)Company Credits
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Lindy Chamberlain: Can you believe it, the rumours are in New Zealand already!
Cliff Murchison: A lie goes 'round the world while truth's still putting its boots on, sweetheart.
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Meryl Streep has never revealed publicly her opinion on whether or not Lindy Chamberlain was innocent. See more »Quotes
Cliff Murchison: Was that Michael's brother?Lindy Chamberlain: Can you believe it, the rumours are in New Zealand already!
Cliff Murchison: A lie goes 'round the world while truth's still putting its boots on, sweetheart.
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This is an extremely-powerful based-on-a-true story film that can be infuriating to watch. I say that because how brutal a hounding press can be to people, in this case an innocent Australian couple charged with killing their baby.
Meryl Streep received a lot of recognition for her performance when this film came out but I thought Sam Neill was just as good. Let's just say they both were excellent but the role was little harder for Streep because she had to learn an Australian accent. (She learned it so well I had trouble understanding her in parts.)
Without giving anything away, all I can say is this movie will wear you out emotionally.