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A Cry in the Dark (1988): Cast & Box Office

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A Cry in the Dark is a 1988 drama directed by Fred Schepisi, starring Meryl Streep as Lindy Chamberlain, Sam Neill and Paul Young. It runs 2 hours and earned $6.9 million worldwide.

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A Cry in the Dark (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Fred Schepisi
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Golan-Globus Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Cry in the Dark About?

The premise of A Cry in the Dark without spoilers.

After a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, a mother claims a dingo seized her infant daughter, Azaria, from their tent, leaving no trace of the child. The incident divides the nation, sparks public outrage and a prolonged legal battle, and ultimately leads to Lindy Chamberlain being charged with murder.

A Cry in the Dark Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • dingo
  • australia
  • judicial system
  • religious prejudice
  • religious persecution
  • prejudice
  • miscarriage of justice
  • death of child
  • based on true story
  • watching tv
  • tent
  • media
+38 more
  • injustice
  • reference to god
  • controversy
  • acquittal
  • congregation
  • defense lawyer
  • prosecutor
  • barrister
  • journalist
  • magazine reporter
  • prison
  • newborn baby
  • suspended sentence
  • guilty verdict
  • spitting
  • scissors
  • photograph
  • helicopter
  • church
  • life imprisonment
  • torch
  • holiday
  • prayer
  • jury
  • judge
  • australian aboriginal
  • courtroom
  • mother son relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • false accusation
  • what happened to epilogue
  • pregnant prisoner
  • pregnancy
  • husband wife relationship
  • helicopter news crew
  • trial
  • seventh day adventist
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Cast & crew

A Cry in the Dark Cast & Characters

Meryl Streep leads the cast as Lindy Chamberlain, with Sam Neill as Michael Chamberlain and Paul Young as Sergeant Cocks. Directed by Fred Schepisi; 113 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

A Cry in the Dark Box Office

A Cry in the Dark grossed $6.9 million worldwide.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.9M

US & Canada
$6.9M
Details

A Cry in the Dark Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Evil Angels” and “Um Grito no Escuro”.

Also known as
  • Evil Angels
  • Um Grito no Escuro
  • Un cri dans la nuit
  • Un grido nella notte
  • Ein Schrei in der Dunkelheit
  • Un grito en la oscuridad
  • Sikoly a sötétben
  • זעקה באפלה
  • Huuto Pimeydestä
  • Вик в тъмнината
  • Крик во тьме
  • 어둠 속의 외침
+7 more
  • Ett skrik i mörkret
  • 暗夜哭声
  • Výkřik ve tmě
  • Un țipăt în noapte
  • Krzyk w ciemności
  • Un Llanto en la Noche
  • Um Grito de Coragem

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FAQ

A Cry in the Dark FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of A Cry in the Dark, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Cry in the Dark?

A Cry in the Dark runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was A Cry in the Dark released?

A Cry in the Dark was released on November 3, 1988.

Who directed A Cry in the Dark?

A Cry in the Dark was directed by Fred Schepisi.

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Who is in the cast of A Cry in the Dark?

A Cry in the Dark stars Meryl Streep as Lindy Chamberlain, Sam Neill as Michael Chamberlain and Paul Young as Sergeant Cocks, among 113 credited actors.

How much did A Cry in the Dark make at the box office?

A Cry in the Dark grossed $6.9 million worldwide.

Does A Cry in the Dark have a post-credit scene?

No. A Cry in the Dark has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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