The story follows Ann Talbot (played by Jessica Lange), a successful Chicago defense attorney who decides to represent her Hungarian immigrant father, Mike Laszlo (Armin Mueller-Stahl), after he is accused of being a Nazi war criminal.
Ann initially believes the charges are a Communist frame-up. However, as the trial progresses—including a pivotal move to Budapest to hear testimony—she uncovers disturbing evidence that forces her to confront her father's true past.
The U.S. government seeks to strip Laszlo of his citizenship, alleging he was "Mishka," the leader of a brutal Nazi death squad in Hungary. Music Box(1989)
The film shared the Golden Bear (top prize) at the 40th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast & Characters
Costa-Gavras , known for his politically charged films. The story follows Ann Talbot (played by Jessica
Jessica Lange received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role as Ann Talbot.
Joe Eszterhas, who loosely based the script on the real-life case of John Demjanjuk and his own personal family history. Cast & Characters Costa-Gavras , known for his
Released in 1989, is a legal thriller and courtroom drama that explores the harrowing themes of family loyalty and the long shadows cast by World War II war crimes. Core Premise & Plot