Review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) by Noah T — 29 Sep 2007

A terrific account of the true story about Claus Von BÃ¼low and the controversy surrounding the death of his wife. Basically the O.J. Simpson case of the 80's only less brutal. Jeremy Irons is beyond excellent as Claus.

This review of Reversal of Fortune (2003) was written by Noah T on 29 Sep 2007.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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