Review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) by Louise T — 13 Dec 2007

Jeremy Irons rules in this movie, it's very entertaining and somewhat disturbing... It's about the trial where Von BÃ¼low is accused of murdering his wife Sunny.

This review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) was written by Louise T on 13 Dec 2007.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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