Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
The story of a mother whose child was killed in an animal attack, only to have herself accused of the infant's murder.
DVD Release Date: December 21, 1999
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August 7, 2009Lindy Chamberlin: "The dingo took my baby!" words forever etched in the Australian cultural psyche. A great courtroom drama film and a terrific performance by the incomparable Meryl, who had to play not only an Australian accent but also with a hint of A New Zealand accent refle...( read more)
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January 9, 2009Absorbing true life drama about one of the most controversial murder cases in Australian history. Film's dissection of how the media shapes the "truth" should be mandatory viewing for any reporter. Meryl Streep, in an Oscar nominated part, gives a subtle, even-handed performanc...( read more)
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October 8, 2009Tearjerker,profoundly didactic and yet Streep transforms Schepisi's dry,frustrating wrath into a dynamic noise,a justifying presence,an effect only real actresses like her possess.
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November 5, 2007This is one of those films that I shockingly remember from watching it the first time around.
Meryl Streep is fantastic in this film, very impressive! -
June 17, 2009A CRY IN THE DARK is an extremely well told, deeply involving drama.
Director Fred Schepisi is excellent in the directors' seat, as is Meryl Streep in the lead role, proving once again why she's an acting legend. Her portrayal of Lindy Chamberlain is chillingly perfect.
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March 8, 2009After watching this movie and Meryl Streeps portrayal of Lindy Chamberlain i can now understand why Lindy was accused of murdering her daughter Azaria. To me Lindy appeared heartless and emotionless,i never once felt sorry for her throughout the movie but i did feel sorry for her...( read more)
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