
A Cry in the Dark
“A Cry in the Dark,” directed by Fred Schepisi, is a gripping drama based on the true story of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain, whose lives are upended when their infant daughter disappears during a family camping trip in the Australian outback. The film explores themes of media sensationalism and public judgment as the couple faces intense scrutiny and legal battles, with Meryl Streep delivering a powerful performance as Lindy.
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Director: Fred Schepisi
Actors: Dale Reeves, David Hoflin, Jane Coker, Jason Reason, Kane Barton, Meryl Streep, Michael Wetter, Rae-Leigh Henson, Sam Neill, Trent Roberts
Country: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America
Company: Cannon Entertainment, Cinema Verity, Golan-Globus Productions
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar, 8 wins & 13 nominations total
Budget: $15,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $6,908,797
Duration:
2minRelease: 1988
Release Date: 1988-11-03
IMDb: 6.9
TMDB: 6.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
FilmAffinity: 6.1