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      Music Box

      1989, Drama, 2h 3m

      20 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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      Movie Info

      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.

      • Rating: PG-13

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Costa-Gavras

      • Producer: Irwin Winkler

      • Writer: Joe Eszterhas

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

      • Release Date (DVD):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $5.1M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: TriStar Pictures

      • Production Co: Carolco Pictures Inc.

      • Sound Mix: Surround

      Cast & Crew

      Donald Moffat
      Lukas Haas
      Cheryl Lynn Bruce
      Michael Rooker
      Elzbieta Czyzewska
      Joe Eszterhas
      Joe Eszterhas
      Hal Polaire
      Patrick Blossier
      Philippe Sarde
      Jeannine Oppewall
      László Rajk
      Erica Rogalla
      Rita Salazar
      Jeanne Caliendo

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      • Jan 13, 2014

        Armin Mueller Stahl is fantastic as the man who may or may not have had a despicable past. The reveal is the highlight of the film. Lange was Oscar nominated but she has done better.

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      • May 31, 2009

        Not sure how I came across this movie to put on my list but I am glad I did/ Armin Muller-Stahl plays as usual an excellent part of a father who is accused of WWII war crimes. Living in the United Sates he is faced with being sent back to Hungary. Jessica Lange plays the daughter who is a lawyer and has decided to defend her father. Why Jessica Lange is not listed in the cast on this page is beyond me, another Flixster goof? A twist at the end, that I will not give away, but that all can see coming after about the 1st hr. Even though Jessica was awarded a Oscar for her performance, I can't give more then 3 1/2 stars, that doesn't mean this film is not worth watching at least once. If your a WWII Buff you might rate it higher

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      • Aug 01, 2008

        Yet another boring 80s courtroom drama with wooden acting, which fails to make me care about the characters or bring any suspense to the case.

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      • Apr 05, 2007

        a little slow moving but fine acting and a good story make it worthwhile.

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