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Wilde

1997-09-01 · 118 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · History

Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.

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Production details

Directors
Brian Gilbert
Production companies
Dove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film, Capitol Films, samuelson productions, Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft, Pony Canyon
Countries
Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,158,775

Top Cast

Stephen FryStephen FryOscar Wilde
Jude LawJude LawLord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveLady Speranza Wilde
Jennifer EhleJennifer EhleConstance Lloyd Wilde
Gemma JonesGemma JonesLady Queensberry
Judy ParfittJudy ParfittLady Mount-Temple
Michael SheenMichael SheenRobbie Ross
Zoë WanamakerZoë WanamakerAda Leverson 'Sphinx'
Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonMarquess of Queensberry
Ioan GruffuddIoan GruffuddJohn Gray
Orlando BloomOrlando BloomRent Boy
James D'ArcyJames D'ArcyFirst Friend
Andrew HavillAndrew HavillAlgernon
Jason MorellErnest Dowson
Jamie LeeJamie LeeSecond Friend
Matthew MillsLionel Johnson
Peter BarkworthPeter BarkworthCharles Gill
Adam GarciaAdam GarciaJones
Joseph MayJoseph MayFirst Miner
Orlando WellsOrlando WellsUndergraduate

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