Reversal of Fortune (1990)
R 09 Nov 1990 • Biography, Drama, Mystery • 1h 51m
Alan Dershowitz a brilliant professor of law is hired by wealthy socialite Claus von Bulow to attempt to overturn his two convictions for attempted murder of his extremely wealthy wife. Based on a true story the film concentrates not on the trial like other legal thrillers, but on the preparatory work that Dershowitz and his students put in as they attempt to disprove the prosecution's case and achieve the Reversal of Fortune of the title.
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Language:
English, German
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 13 wins & 16 nominations total
Country:
United States, Japan, United Kingdom
Metacritic Score:
93
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Box Office Total:
$15,445,131