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True story of an Australian housewife who was tried and convicted of murdering her baby, despite great doubt surrounding the case. One of Streep's best performances!
Original Release
11/03/1988
US Release
11/11/1988
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Meryl Streep | Lindy / Lindy Chamberlain |
Sam Neill | Michael / Michael Chamberlain |
Dale Reeves | Aidan, 6 years |
David Hoflin | Aidan, 8 years |
Jason Reason | Aidan, 11 years |
Michael Wetter | Reagan, 4 years |
Kane Barton | Reagan, 6 years |
Trent Roberts | Reagan, 9 years |
Lauren Shepherd | Azaria |
Bethany Ann Prickett | Azaria |
Directors
Writers
Fred Schepisi, John Bryson, Robert Caswell
Cast
Name | Character |
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Meryl Streep | Lindy / Lindy Chamberlain |
Sam Neill | Michael / Michael Chamberlain |
Dale Reeves | Aidan, 6 years |
David Hoflin | Aidan, 8 years |
Jason Reason | Aidan, 11 years |
Michael Wetter | Reagan, 4 years |
Kane Barton | Reagan, 6 years |
Trent Roberts | Reagan, 9 years |
Lauren Shepherd | Azaria |
Bethany Ann Prickett | Azaria |
Alison O'Connell | Azaria |
Aliza Dason | Azaria |
Jane Coker | Kahlia, newborn |
Rae-Leigh Henson | Kahlia, 18 months |
Nicolette Minster | Kahlia, 4 years |
Brian James | Cliff Murchison |
Dorothy Alison | Avis Murchison |
Maurie Fields | Barritt |
Peter Hosking | Macknay / Mackney |
Matthew Barker | O'Loughlin |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Yoram Globus | Executive Producer |
Menahem Golan | Executive Producer |
Verity Lambert | Producer |
Roy Stevens | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1989 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1989 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1989 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1989 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1989 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |