Directed by:
Barbet Schroeder
Written by:
Nicholas Kazan
Based on the book by:
Alan M. Dershowitz
Genre:
Biography | Drama | Mystery
Runtime:
111 mins
Plot:
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.
Release Date:
October 19, 1990
Reception:
Cast:
Glenn Close
Jeremy Irons
Ron Silver
Annabella Sciorra
Uta Hagen
Fisher Stevens
Jack Gilpin
Christine Baranski
Stephen Mailer
Christine Dunford
Felicity Huffman
NOMINATED
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Jeremy Irons
Nominations
- Best Achievement in Directing | Barbet Schroeder
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Nicholas Kazan
Wins
- Best Actor – Drama | Jeremy Irons
Nominations
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Barbet Schroeder
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Nicholas Kazan
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Nicholas Kazan