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Wilde

1 Sep 1997 1h 58min 15 6.6/10 (300) EN

“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.

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Director
Brian Gilbert
Screenplay
Julian Mitchell
Music
Arthur Sullivan, Debbie Wiseman
Cinematography
Martin Fuhrer
Editing
Michael Bradsell
Producer
Alex Graham, Marc Samuelson, Peter Samuelson
Countries
United Kingdom

Cast

Stephen Fry Oscar Wilde
Jude Law Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Vanessa Redgrave Lady Speranza Wilde
Jennifer Ehle Constance Lloyd Wilde
Gemma Jones Lady Queensberry
Judy Parfitt Lady Mount-Temple
Michael Sheen Robbie Ross
Zoë Wanamaker Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'
Tom Wilkinson Marquess of Queensberry
Ioan Gruffudd John Gray
Orlando Bloom Rent Boy
James D'Arcy First Friend
Andrew Havill Algernon
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Jason Morell Ernest Dowson
Jamie Lee Second Friend
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Matthew Mills Lionel Johnson
Peter Barkworth Charles Gill
Adam Garcia Jones
Joseph May First Miner
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Orlando Wells Undergraduate

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