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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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Yoram Globus | Executive Producer |
| Menahem Golan | Executive Producer |
| Verity Lambert | Producer |
| Roy Stevens | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 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 |
