Le mystère Von Bülow

Original title: Reversal of Fortune

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Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons in Le mystère Von Bülow (1990)

Wealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal.Wealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal.Wealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal.

Director
- Barbet Schroeder
Writers
- Alan Dershowitz
- Nicholas Kazan
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7.2/10

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Director
- Barbet Schroeder
Writers
- Alan Dershowitz
- Nicholas Kazan
Stars

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Won 1 Oscar
- 13 wins & 16 nominations total

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Trivia
Jeremy Irons met the real Claus von Bülow three years after the release of the film. Irons commented, "he didn't tell me anything I didn't already know." Irons recalled that von Bülow asked him if he was aware that the real Alan Dershowitz was (at the time) representing Leona Helmsley and Mike Tyson. Irons replied that he was aware of that, to which von Bülow quipped: "I don't suppose you've been asked to play either of them, have you?"

Goofs
When the intern wants to quit the project and heads for the door, the shot is flopped. Her books and purse change arms between shots.

Quotes
Alan Dershowitz: You are a very strange man.
Claus von Bülow: You have no idea.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Postcards from the Edge/Saving Grace/White Hunter, Black Heart/After Dark, My Sweet (1990)

Soundtracks
Tristan und Isolde
Performed by Éva Marton with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (as the London Philharmonic)
Written by Richard Wagner (as Wagner)
Arranged by Arpád Joó (conductor)
Courtesy of Sefel Records
Division of Phoenix Entertainment Inc.

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8/10

A delightful movie. Bravo!

I really enjoyed "Reversal of Fortune." It was a wonderful, satiric (take your pick: black comedy/crime drama/mystery). The acting was tremendous. Jeremy Irons was fantastic and his performance was definitely Oscar-worthy. The movie itself pushed the lines between arguing the truth and arguing the facts. Although the movie was never clear on whether Claus was in fact guilty or not, the movie was actually more enjoyable because of its ambiguity. The tactics used by Dershowitz were very convincing and plausible. One thing I must complain about was the addition of Sarah's relationship with Alan into the film, which wasn't very well done. Otherwise, fun for the whole family, if your family is a sardonic, evil, emotionless wreck.