Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain: During a camping trip to Ayers Rock in outback Australia, she claims she witnessed a dingo taking her baby daughter, Azaria, from the family tent. Azaria's body is never found. After investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder. The case attracts a lot of attention, turning it into a media sideshow.
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Meryl Streep | Lindy Chamberlain |
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Sam Neill | 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 | |
| Jane Coker | Kahlia, newborn | |
| Rae-Leigh Henson | Kahlia, 18 months | |
| Nicolette Minster | Kahlia, 4 years |
Art |
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| Wendy Dickson | Production Design |
| George Liddle | Production Design |
| Dale Duguid | Art Direction |
| Brian Edmonds | Art Direction |
Costume & Make-Up |
| Bruce Finlayson | Costume Design |
Crew |
| Ian Baker | Cinematography |
Directing |
| Fred Schepisi | Director |
Editing |
| Jill Bilcock | Editor |
Production |
| Verity Lambert | Producer |
| Yoram Globus | Executive Producer |
| Menahem Golan | Executive Producer |
| Rhonda Schepisi | Casting |
Writing |
| John Bryson | Novel |
| Robert Caswell | Screenplay |