Name: A Cry in the Dark
Director: Fred Schepisi
Released: 1988
Duration: 2 h

A Cry in the Dark

Original title: Evil Angels

“A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.”

1988 · 2 h

Directed by

Meryl Streep Sam Neill Bruce Myles Neil Fitzpatrick Charles 'Bud' Tingwell Maurie Fields

Written by: John Bryson

Based on a true case, a mother says a dingo took her baby at Ayers Rock, and she is accused of murder and judged by the press and public.

A gripping courtroom drama with an acclaimed performance by Meryl Streep.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (12,317 votes)
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