A Cry in the Dark (1988)

Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.

Directed by: Fred Schepisi

Cast: Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, David Hoflin, John Howard, Debra Lawrance, Pat Thomson, Maurie Fields, Dorothy Alison, Peter Hosking, Charles Tingwell, Michael Wetter, Jason Reason

Genres: Biography, Drama, History, Mystery, Romance

Rating: 6.7/10

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