Evil Angels

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

1988 2h 0m EN

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 230

Drama

Synopsis

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Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.

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

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Cast

Meryl Streep
Lindy Chamberlain
Sam Neill
Michael Chamberlain
Bruce Myles
Barker
Neil Fitzpatrick
Phillips
Charles Tingwell
Muirhead
Maurie Fields
Barritt
Nick Tate
Charlwood
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Tipple

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fred Schepisi
Writers: Robert Caswell, Fred Schepisi
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 46% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fred Schepisi, shot by Ian Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bruce Smeaton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jill Bilcock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Meryl Streep and Sam Neill and Bruce Myles carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.".

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The take

Fred Schepisi directs. Ian Baker behind the camera. Bruce Smeaton scores. Jill Bilcock cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Australia, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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1Earned back only 46% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
238 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.
4Directed by Fred Schepisi, shot by Ian Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Bruce Smeaton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jill Bilcock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Meryl Streep and Sam Neill and Bruce Myles carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.".
9IMDB entry: tt0094924 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 17 themes, including "australia", "nightmare", "court case", "camping".