REVERSAL OF FORTUNE


'''Reversal of Fortune''' is a 1985 book by Alan Dershowitz which tells the true story of the permanent coma of socialite Sunny von Bülow and the trial for attempted murder and subsequent acquittal of her husband, Claus von Bülow. The book was made into a 1990 film starring Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Ron Silver, Annabella Sciorra, Uta Hagen, Fisher Stevens, Jack Gilpin and Christine Baranski.
The screenplay was adapted by Nicholas Kazan from the book by Alan Dershowitz (played by Ron Silver in the film). It was directed by Barbet Schroeder. Dershowitz has a cameo role as a judge.
It won the Academy Award for Best Actor (Jeremy Irons), and was nominated for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
The film received positive reviews for its detailed story, smooth pacing and smart use of flashbacks and insights. Irons' portrayal of Claus von Bülow was critically acclaimed.

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