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| Meryl Streep | ... | Lindy | |
| Sam Neill | ... | Michael | |
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Dale Reeves | ... | Aidan, 6 years |
| David Hoflin | ... | Aidan, 8 years | |
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Jason Reason | ... | Aidan, 11 years |
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Michael Wetter | ... | Reagan, 4 years |
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Kane Barton | ... | Reagan, 6 years |
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Trent Roberts | ... | Reagan, 9 years |
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Lauren Shepherd | ... | Azaria |
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Bethany Ann Prickett | ... | Azaria |
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Alison O'Connell | ... | Azaria |
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Aliza Dason | ... | Azaria |
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Jane Coker | ... | Kahlia, new born |
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Rae-Leigh Henson | ... | Kahlia, 18 months |
| Nicolette Minster | ... | Kahlia, 4 years | |
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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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dingo | australian outback | wrongful imprisonment | religious prejudice | religious persecution |Taglines:
A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder. See more »Parents Guide:
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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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"The dingo ate my baby!" is never actually said in the film. See more »Goofs
In the end credits, the movie's copyright year is 1988. In Roman numerals, it would be MCMLXXXVIII. Instead, the year is MCMLXXXIII, 1983. 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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AustraliaLanguage:
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11 November 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$1,561,793, 13 November 1988Gross USA:
$6,908,797Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$6,908,797Company Credits
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"A Cry in the Dark" is a masterful piece of cinema, haunting, and incredibly though provoking. The true story of Lindy Chamberland, who, in 1980, witnessed a horrific sight, seeing her 3-month-old baby being brutally taken from their family's tent, while camping on the Austrailian outback. Azaria (the baby) was never seen again, and the result of her horrendous disappearance caused a true life frenzy all around the world. Meryl Streep does immaculate justice to the role of Lindy, as she always does. But the one thing that helps "A Cry in the Dark" never fall flat is the brilliant direction. A truly inspired and accurate outlook on this baffeling case, tears are brought to the eyes. The concept is nothing less then terrifying, and afterwards you are left haunted, but also inspired.