Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Ron Silver
A first-hand account of the Claus Von Bulow case, based on a book by Claus Von Bulow's former lawyer, Alan M. Dershowitz.
DVD Release Date: March 13, 2001
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Flixster Reviews (159)
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August 18, 2009"This is the most dangerous case I have ever worked on. --- I am breaking every rule." 
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April 15, 2009I'm glad I watched this shortly after Witness for the Prosecution because they make good companion pieces. There are enough differences to make this an enjoyable movie on its own, but also some themes that are similar. Witness for the Prosecution, the play, was written in the e...( read more)
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June 18, 2007it wasn't bad, it wasn't great. the thing that stuck out was jeremy irons performance because he has a natural prescene, but i don't think he should've got an oscar for it
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October 23, 2009This has to be one of the most intriguing and interesting stories in real life crime drama. Jeremy Irons deserved every bit of that Oscar gold for this unbelievable performance. He shines as this ice cold convicted murderer trying to appeal his case and hiring an outstanding Ron ...( read more)
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August 6, 2009I love mysteries and I loved this movie. Jeremy Irons is so damn creepy.
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August 2, 2009Classic Jeremy Irons role. Not to be missed if you appreciate your actors.
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July 1, 2009Does Reversal of Fortune refer to marrying a multi-millionaire heiress only to realize that she looks like Glenn Close? Holy crappers, reverse my fortune -- immediamente!
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March 16, 2009What a weird case. They put together the best possible cast. It held my attention solidly for the entire run time, I didn't expect that, considering my weekend (nothing interesting.)
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March 15, 2009I wasn't crazy about the ending. Irons and Close could've been much better.
Critic Reviews
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
What happened? Who knows? The movie's strength is its ability to tantalize, to turn the case this way and that, so that the light of evidence falls in one way and then another. You tell me. full review
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