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Evil Angels

Evil Angels

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

19886.72h 0m

Overview

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.

Directed by Fred Schepisi
Written by John Bryson, Robert Caswell, Fred Schepisi
Produced by Verity Lambert
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $6.9M

Top Cast

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Lindy Chamberlain

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Michael Chamberlain

David Hoflin

David Hoflin

Aidan, 8 years

John Howard

John Howard

Lyle Morris

Debra Lawrance

Debra Lawrance

Sally Lowe

Pat Thomson

Pat Thomson

Sandra Kambouris

Maurie Fields

Maurie Fields

Barritt

Dorothy Alison

Dorothy Alison

Avis Murchison

Peter Hosking

Peter Hosking

Mackney

Charles Tingwell

Charles Tingwell

Muirhead

Themes & Keywords

australianightmarecourt casecampinginnocencecampsitebaby-snatchingbased on true storytrialgriefjailwild animalcourtroomlindy chamberlain-creightondingocourtroom dramalindy chamberlain

About Evil Angels

Evil Angels is a drama film released in 1988 exploring themes of australia, nightmare, court case, camping, innocence, campsite. Directed by Fred Schepisi, it stars Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, David Hoflin. 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.

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