A CRY IN THE DARK

Meryl Streep, Sam Neill

Warner Bros.; Directed by Fred Schepisi

Rated PG-13; 121 minutes; 1988

Meryl Streep gives a captivating performance as Lindy Chamberlain, an Australian mother accused of killing her baby daughter in this gripping account of real life events. Based on the best-selling book "Evil Angels" about Australia’s most bizarre murder case and the resulting "trial of the century."

AWARDS

1988 New York Film Critics' Circle Award for Best Actress — Meryl Streep

REVIEWS

"A gripping movie that doesn't let go. Sam Neill is brilliant. Meryl Streep is destined for another Academy Award nomination."

—Gene Shalit, TODAY, NBC-TV

"A hair-raising, absorbing drama. The images are extraordinary."

—David Ansen, NEWSWEEK

"Streep's performance is awesomely tough-minded."

—Richard Schickel, TIME

"Streep is at her bold and brilliant best. A gritty, galvanizing performance. Sam Neill is deeply affecting."

—Peter Travers, PEOPLE MAGAZINE

"Two thumbs up! Stunning. Riveting drama. . . beautifully performed."

—SISKEL & EBERT

"A fascinating, thoughtful and exciting thriller. An acting tour-de-force for Meryl Streep and Sam Neill."

—Richard Freedman, NEWHOUSE NEWSPAPERS

"Far and away the class act of the season."

—Merrill Shindler, LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE

"****! Mesmerizing! Meryl Streep is smashing — the one to reckon with when 1988's best are honored."

—Bruce Williamson, NEW WOMAN

"Deeply absorbing! Meryl Streep's performance is nothing short of astonishing."

—Jeffrey Lyons, SNEAK PREVIEWS

"Seldom has so much searing truth been told with such artistry."

—John Simon, NATIONAL REVIEW