When socialite Sunny von Bülow (Glenn Close) inexplicably slips into an irreversible coma, police suspect foul play - and the obvious suspect is her urbane husband, Claus (Jeremy Irons). After being found guilty of murder, Claus is granted a retrial and hires showboat Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz (Ron Silver) to represent him. Though unconvinced of Claus's innocence, Dershowitz enjoys a challenge and - along with a group of his students - fights to have the verdict overturned.
"Reversal of Fortune" on Blu-Ray from WARNER ARCHIVES is a gripping legal drama based on the true story of Claus von Bülow, accused of attempting to murder his wife Sunny. This critically acclaimed film, released in 1990, delves into themes of wealth, privilege, and justice with razor-sharp wit and suspenseful storytelling. The movie stars Jeremy Irons in an Oscar-winning performance as Claus von Bülow; Irons is renowned for his roles in "The Lion King," "Dead Ringers," and "The French Lieutenant's Woman." Glenn Close delivers a powerful portrayal as Sunny von Bülow?she?s celebrated for her work in classics like "Fatal Attraction," "Dangerous Liaisons," and the TV series "Damages." The film was directed by Barbet Schroeder, whose diverse career includes acclaimed films such as "Barfly" and the documentary "General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait." Notably, Ron Silver plays Alan Dershowitz?the real-life lawyer who defended von Bülow?and Silver is remembered for standout performances in works like ?Enemies: A Love Story? and ?Blue Steel.? WARNER ARCHIVES specializes in bringing classic cinema to modern audiences through high-quality home video releases that preserve cinematic history.