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A Cry in the Dark

A mother's world is shattered when her child is brutally killed by a dingo in the Australian wilderness, prompting her to embark on a treacherous quest to uncover the truth and clear her name amidst growing suspicions of murder.

The true story of Lindy Chamberlain, who claimed a dingo stole her baby daughter, Azaria, during a camping trip in outback Australia. Despite never finding Azaria's body, police charged Lindy with murder, sparking a media frenzy and public debate.

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Main Cast

Meryl StreepMeryl StreepLindy Chamberlain
Sam NeillSam NeillMichael Chamberlain
David HoflinDavid HoflinAidan, 8 years
John HowardJohn HowardLyle Morris
Debra LawranceDebra LawranceSally Lowe
Pat ThomsonPat ThomsonSandra Kambouris
Maurie FieldsMaurie FieldsBarritt
Dorothy AlisonDorothy AlisonAvis Murchison
Peter HoskingPeter HoskingMackney
Charles TingwellCharles TingwellMuirhead
Michael WetterMichael WetterReagan, 4 years
Jason ReasonJason ReasonAidan, 11 years
Dale ReevesDale ReevesAidan, 6 years
Kane BartonKane BartonReagan, 6 years
Trent RobertsTrent RobertsReagan, 9 years
Jane CokerJane CokerKahlia, newborn
Rae-Leigh HensonRae-Leigh HensonKahlia, 18 months
Nicolette MinsterNicolette MinsterKahlia, 4 years
Bruce MylesBruce MylesBarker
Neil FitzpatrickNeil FitzpatrickPhillips
Dennis MillerDennis MillerSturgess
Lewis Fitz-GeraldLewis Fitz-GeraldTipple
Brendan HigginsBrendan HigginsKirkham
Sandy GoreSandy GoreJoy Kuhl
Kevin MilesKevin MilesProfessor Cameron
Edgar MetcalfeEdgar MetcalfeDr Brown
Gary FilesGary FilesProfessor Chaikin
Peter AanensenPeter AanensenSims
Jon FinlaysonJon FinlaysonProfessor Boettcher
David RavenswoodDavid RavenswoodProfessor Nairn
Reg EvansReg EvansJury Foreman
Luciano CatenacciLuciano CatenacciThe Jury
Robin DeneRobin DeneThe Jury
Jim HoltJim HoltJohn Eldridge
Tim RobertsonTim RobertsonWallace
Patsy StephenPatsy StephenAnne Houghton
Ian GilmourIan GilmourJohn Buckland
Peter SardiPeter SardiDe Luca
Deborra-Lee FurnessDeborra-Lee FurnessMagazine Reporter
Chuck FaulknerChuck FaulknerConrad Grey
Abbe HolmesAbbe HolmesJournalist
John HeywoodJohn HeywoodDavid Hall
Maureen EdwardsMaureen EdwardsKate Woodman
Justin GaffneyJustin GaffneyColin McRae
Bruce CarterBruce CarterNewsreader
Davini MalcolmDavini MalcolmGrey's Guest
James CondonJames CondonReginald Scholes
James TaylorJames TaylorJustice Gallagher
Philip HolderPhilip HolderNewsreader
Nick TateNick TateCharlwood
Mervyn DrakeMervyn DrakeGilroy
Vincent GilVincent GilRoff
Burt CooperBurt CooperGolligan
Mark LittleMark LittleConstable Morris
Tony MartinTony MartinLincoln
Bruce VenablesBruce VenablesMetcalfe
Paul YoungPaul YoungSergeant Cocks
Bill McCluskeyBill McCluskeyGreg Lowe
Warwick Tennant MossWarwick Tennant MossBill West
Brenda AddieBrenda AddieJudy West
Caroline GillmerCaroline GillmerAmy Whittaker
Reg GormanReg GormanMr Whittaker
Kate GormanKate GormanRosalie Whittaker
Steve DoddSteve DoddNipper Winmatti
David BradshawDavid BradshawMurray Haby
Sally CooperSally CooperBobby Downs
Jeff TrumanJeff TrumanMr McCombe
Susan LeithSusan LeithJenny Richards
Alan HopgoodAlan HopgoodPresident Cox
Bob BainesBob BainesChief Minister
Ian McFadyenIan McFadyenAttorney General
Maggie MillarMaggie MillarSister
Ruby HunterRuby HunterPrisoner Rhoda
Ron FalkRon FalkPastor Olsen
Don BridgesDon BridgesFarmer
James HigginsJames HigginsChandla
Frankie J. HoldenFrankie J. HoldenLeslie Thompson
Roderick WilliamsRoderick WilliamsLes Harris

Creators

Fred SchepisiFred SchepisiDirector, Screenplay
Robert CaswellRobert CaswellScreenplay
John BrysonJohn BrysonNovel

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A Cry in the Dark (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

A Cry in the Dark (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about A Cry in the Dark

Studio(s): Golan-Globus Productions, Cinema Verity

Originally Released: United States, Nov 03, 1988

Production Countries: Australia, United States

Box Office Gross: $6,908,797.00

Budget: $15,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Biography

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