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Movie Info

Release Date: October 19, 1990
Runtime: 111 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $0
Revenue: $15,445,131
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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92%
Tomatometer
93
93/100
Metacritic
🎬
6.6/10
TMDB
349 votes
7.1/10
IMDb
21,396 votes
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Reversal of Fortune

1990

"Truth can twist, fate can shatter."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El secreto von Bülow? 🇫🇷 FR: Le Mystère von Bulow? 🇵🇹 PT: O Reverso da Fortuna? 🇮🇹 IT: Il mistero von Bulow? 🇷🇴 RO: Misterul familiei Von Bulow All international titles (7) →
Drama 111 min 7.1/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
0 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1991 Oscars Best Actor Jeremy Irons

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $15,445,131
Profit $15,445,131

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Reversal of Fortune

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  • Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons had a strong rapport during filming, which contributed to the film's intense emotional scenes; both actors used their real-life experiences to deepen their portrayals.

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  • The film features a minimalist score composed by John Barry, which enhances the film's dramatic tension and underscores the moral complexities of the narrative.

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  • In one scene, the character Claus von Bülow refers to his wife Sunny as 'a brain-dead socialite'; this line was a direct reference to the public perception of Sunny during the legal proceedings.

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  • A notable continuity error occurs when Claus's clothing changes between shots during a pivotal courtroom scene, which distracts from the tension of the moment.

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  • Ron Silver, who portrayed Alan Dershowitz, studied the real-life lawyer's mannerisms and speech patterns to accurately depict his character's legal strategies and personality.

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  • Reversal of Fortune shares thematic similarities with other legal dramas of the era, such as A Few Good Men, exploring the intricacies of justice and morality within the legal system.

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