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6.6/10 • 278

1997-09-011h 58m

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Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.

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.

Directors
Brian Gilbert
Editors
Michael Bradsell

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  1. Stephen Fry

    Stephen Fry

    Oscar Wilde

  2. Jude Law

    Jude Law

    Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas

  3. Vanessa Redgrave

    Vanessa Redgrave

    Lady Speranza Wilde

  4. Jennifer Ehle

    Jennifer Ehle

    Constance Lloyd Wilde

  5. Gemma Jones

    Gemma Jones

    Lady Queensberry

  6. Judy Parfitt

    Judy Parfitt

    Lady Mount-Temple

  7. Michael Sheen

    Michael Sheen

    Robbie Ross

  8. Zoë Wanamaker

    Zoë Wanamaker

    Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'

  9. Tom Wilkinson

    Tom Wilkinson

    Marquess of Queensberry

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$10,000,000.00
Revenue
$2,158,775.00
Keywords
prisoncoming outlondon, englandwifebiographyvictorian englandmale homosexualityauthorplaywrightirelandlgbtmarriage problemshistorical drama19th century1900sgay theme1890s1880sbased on real personbiographical drama