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Music Box

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Attorney Ann Talbot (Jessica Lange) leads the defense of a Hungarian immigrant accused of Nazi war crimes, Mike Laszlo (Armin Mueller-Stahl). But this isn't just another case for her -- Laszlo is her father. Ann is sure that he's innocent, and intends to convince a jury that her client is the victim of a far-reaching Communist conspiracy. But, as she digs deeper into her father's past, Ann discovers some startling secrets that open up new mysteries.

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Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 06/12/2013
5/5
Amazingly, director Costa-Gavras and screenwriter Joe Eszterhas navigate these perilous waters smoothly. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2/4
What I particularly disliked about Music Box is that it takes the easy way out. It is not about guilt or innocence; it is a courtroom thriller, with all of the usual automatic devices like last-minute evidence and surprise witnesses. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 12/02/2022
A brilliant little box of surprises. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 12/16/2021
3/4
...a better-than-average courtroom thriller... Go to Full Review Ryan Murphy Miami Herald 08/17/2021
3.5/4
[Jessica] Lange without angst is like Tyson without punch. She's the era's Sarah Bernhardt, a tragedienne with soignee soul. In Music Box... Lange is at her furrowed-brow best. Go to Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine 10/11/2019
Crafted with precision and compassion, Music Box is an emotional time bomb planted in the human heart. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Edward F. @Edcedargrove 15h Unforgettable; I wish I could find it again See more Alec B 02/28/2024 A movie I wished I liked more. It's final twist feels cheap and unearned. See more Jerod S 08/27/2023 Lange is working as a defense attorney - and her client is her father. He's accused of gruesome war crimes. And Lange is convinced of his innocence until she really journeys to find the truth. See more robert w @Robertw 08/30/2022 One of the best performance i have seen by Jessica Lange. Storyline was excellent where i enjoyed all the performance. Armin Mueller-Stahl was brilliant and he should also have been nominated for this role as supporting actor. This was a well deserved Oscar nominated in the best acting category for Jessica Lange and i was pulling for her to win. Loved this movie but it almost impossible to find anywhere to stream whether purchase or not. One of my all time best movies ever with a shocking ending. A definite must see See more steve d 07/11/2020 Strong drama with ties to my own heritage, hard not to like. See more 05/14/2016 A montagem é problemática e o roteiro demora a colocar a narrativa nos trilhos. Mas a atuação de Jessica Lange e o segundo ato melhoram o nível. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Costa-Gavras

Director

Jessica Lange

Ann Talbot

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Mike Laszlo

Frederic Forrest

Jack Burke

Donald Moffat

Harry Talbot

Lukas Haas

Mikey Talbot

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Movie Info

Synopsis Attorney Ann Talbot (Jessica Lange) leads the defense of a Hungarian immigrant accused of Nazi war crimes, Mike Laszlo (Armin Mueller-Stahl). But this isn't just another case for her -- Laszlo is her father. Ann is sure that he's innocent, and intends to convince a jury that her client is the victim of a far-reaching Communist conspiracy. But, as she digs deeper into her father's past, Ann discovers some startling secrets that open up new mysteries.
Director
Costa-Gavras
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Screenwriter
Joe Eszterhas
Distributor
TriStar Pictures
Production Co
Carolco Pictures Inc.
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 1989, Original
Release Date (DVD)
May 20, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.1M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Surround