Movies

Reversal of Fortune

October 19, 1990
111 min.
Drama
Japan
United Kingdom
United States

Wealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal.

Original title: Reversal of Fortune

nominations

33%

winning rate

win

Academy Awards #63 - 1991

Show only wins

Award	People	Status
Best Directing	Barbet Schroeder	—
Best Actor in a Leading Role	Jeremy Irons	Winner
Best Adapted Screenplay	Nicholas Kazan	—

1 win for 3 nominations

Updated at April 9, 2025