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Music Box (1989)

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Reviews Counted:14

Fresh:9

Rotten:5

Average Rating:6.4/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 6 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: A Hungarian immigrant has been accused of heinous war crimes committed more than 50 years ago. His daughter agrees to defend him, hoping to prove his innocence not only to the court, but to herself... A Hungarian immigrant has been accused of heinous war crimes committed more than 50 years ago. His daughter agrees to defend him, hoping to prove his innocence not only to the court, but to herself as well. Academy Award Nominations: Best Actress--Jessica Lange. [More]

Starring: Jessica Lange, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Frederic Forrest, Lukas Haas

Starring: Jessica Lange, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Frederic Forrest, Lukas Haas, Cheryl Lynn Bruce

Director: Costa Gavras

Director: Costa Gavras
Screenwriter: Joe Eszterhas
Composer: Philippe Sarde
Producer: Irwin Winkler

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Derek Adams

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Cole Smithey

...a stand-alone example of a full-bodied courtroom drama.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 17 2009 08:30 PM

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Dennis Schwartz

Failed to be affecting.

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Caryn James

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Dan Callahan

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Christopher Null

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Peter Travers

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Rita Kempley

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Steve Rhodes

The script by Hollywood's controversial writer Joe Eszterhas is strictly edge of the seat material.

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