'' Music Box '' is a 1989 American crime drama film that tells the story of a Hungarian-American immigrant who is accused of having been a war criminal . The plot revolves around his daughter , an attorney , who defends him , and her struggle to uncover the truth . The film was written by Joe Eszterhas and directed by Costa-Gavras . It stars Jessica Lange , Armin Mueller-Stahl , Frederic Forrest , Donald Moffat and Lukas Haas . The film won the Golden Bear at the 40th Berlin International Film Festival
40th Berlin International Film Festival
40th Berlin International Film Festival
Music Box (film)